Vitamin C is necessary for the synthesis of collagen, an important building block of blood vessels, tendons, ligaments and bones. It also plays an important role in the synthesis of norepinephrine (an important neurotransmitter). In addition, it is needed for the synthesis of carnitine (transfer of fats to the mitochondria). Latest research shows that it is involved in the metabolism of cholesterol into bile acids, which affect blood cholesterol levels and are responsible for the appearance of gallstones. Vitamin C also increases the bioavailability of iron from food, enhancing the intestinal absorption of inorganic iron.
Vitamin C is a powerfully effective antioxidant and protects against both free radicals and reactive oxygen species that are created during normal metabolism. It has the ability to regenerate vitamin F. A recent study in smokers found that C regenerates vitamin E from its oxidized form.
Vitamin C also stimulates the production and function of white blood cells, especially neutrophils, lymphocytes and phagocytes. Vitamin C protects the integrity of immune system cells. Neutrophils, monocytes, phagocytes, and lymphocytes accumulate vitamin C in high concentrations that protect these types of cells from oxidative damage. When "invaders" are present the phagocytes release superoxide radicals, hypochlorous acid, and more. These reactive forms of oxygen kill the "invaders" but in the process simultaneously harm themselves. Vitamin C through its antioxidant capacity protects white blood cells from auto-oxidation by boosting their glutathione levels.
Several randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies have shown that vitamin C improves vasodilation in people with cardiovascular problems.
The contained piperine accelerates the absorption of vitamin C resulting in high concentrations of vitamin C in the blood in just 30 minutes. The fast absorption vitamin C formula contains the best and most absorbable forms of camu camu and acerola.
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