Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic acid, is a water soluble antioxidant which helps neutralize harmful free-radicals in cells. In addition, vitamin C plays a key role in the body including the formation of collagen and hormones, amino acid metabolism and iron absorption. Each delicious orange flavored tablet contains 500 mg of vitamin C with Rose Hips. This is 833% of the Daily Value for adults and children over 12 years of age.