{"id":7848,"date":"2026-04-19T03:17:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T00:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/?page_id=7848"},"modified":"2026-04-19T03:25:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T00:25:38","slug":"04-04-2026-april-4-vitamin-c-day","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/events\/main-events-of-the-institute-2026\/04-04-2026-april-4-vitamin-c-day\/","title":{"rendered":"April 4 \u2013 Vitamin C Day (date of publication on the website: 04.04.2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83e\uddec April 4 \u2013 Vitamin C Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/04-04-2026-april-4-vitamin-c-day-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7847\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/04-04-2026-april-4-vitamin-c-day-photo-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/04-04-2026-april-4-vitamin-c-day-photo-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/04-04-2026-april-4-vitamin-c-day-photo-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/04-04-2026-april-4-vitamin-c-day-photo-1-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2695\ufe0fVitamin C is one of the key nutrients essential for the proper functioning of the human body. It plays a role in the immune response, collagen synthesis, tissue healing, and protecting cells from oxidative stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf0dThe discovery of vitamin C is associated with Albert Szent-Gy\u00f6rgyi, who proved its role in preventing scurvy and received the Nobel Prize for this work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd2cToday, scientific research confirms the importance of adequate vitamin C intake for supporting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 the immune system,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 vascular and skin health,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 the body\u2019s recovery processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd57 The best sources of vitamin C are fresh fruits and vegetables\u2014particularly citrus fruits, berries, peppers, and leafy greens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2695\ufe0fThe National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine emphasizes: a balanced diet and preventive care remain the foundation of good health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u270d\ufe0f Stay healthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sincerely,<br>Press Service of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(date of publication on the website: 04.04.2026)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83e\uddec April 4 \u2013 Vitamin C Day \ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2695\ufe0fVitamin C is one of the key nutrients essential for the proper functioning of the human body. 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