In a state of inflammation, an abundance of free radicals can be produced. Free radicals are unstable compounds that can interfere with a normal cell's ability to function optimally. As an antioxidant, Vitamin C helps to fight against free radicals.** It also helps to regenerate other antioxidants like vitamin E to their active state to maintain antioxidant support.**Vitamin C is a water-soluble compound whose primary function is collagen formation, the protein essential for the formation of connective tissue in skin, vasculature, ligaments and bones.