Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)  is an essential vitamin, meaning our body can not produce it. It is used for collagen production, the activation of folic acid, conversion of cholesterol to bile acids, conversion of proteins to amino acids neurotransmitter synthesis, bone health and fertility.

Should diet drinks be part of a healthy diet? What are the health consequences of drinking diet soda?

Research has shown the drinking diet soda is linked to the development of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, dementia, osteoporosis, mood disorders and kidney disease.