Vitamin C is a vital nutrient for health and overall wellness. It helps form and maintain bones, skin, and blood vessels. The benefits for athletes are exponential during intense exercise. Vitamin C combats free radicals so… it’s imperative that athletes consume enough to prevent and reduce the length of colds and respiratory tract infections. No one wants to lose training time due to illness. Having a deficiency in vitamin C can lead to a range of symptoms, such as gum problems, dry hair & skin, and longer healing time for wounds.