Vitamin C, Or How You Will Survive November

Vitamin C, Or How You Will Survive November
Although November is the month of watching football games on TV while trying to see how fast you can gain ten pounds, it is also the month of mid-season meets and preparation for finals. There are intense training weeks scattered about, as well as changing weather and lots of travel. In a word, it is hectic.
Sometimes the chilly days get the best of us, but there is one way we can beat the November hustle: take in more Vitamin C! This nutrient has so many health benefits and is found in so many foods, making it incredibly easy to obtain the 75 mg (90 mg for men) recommended daily amount. Here are some specific benefits of Vitamin C that will help swimmers succeed this month: