Vitamin C plays an important role in maintaining the health of teeth, gums, skin, connective tissues and bones. It has antioxidant activity, while maintaining the health of cells and blood vessels. Essential in smokers, it increases the absorption of iron and helps prevent the common cold. Health Aid Vitamin C is specially formulated with wild rose and acerola, which give the tablet the property of not irritating the stomach and to be easily absorbed. Vitamin C is not stored in the body, so its daily intake is essential.