Unlike most species of animalia, our human bodies don´t produce vitamin C automatically; we need to acquire it from other sources. It is essential in maintaining good health, strong natural immunity against viruses and infection, and avoiding diseases like scurvy.
During the cold months in Canada, it is hard to find sources of vitamin C (like fruits and berries) because most of the vegetation goes into hibernation. Coniferous trees however stand out as being “ever-green”, and among these, white pine trees offer a fantastic source of vitamin C.
