Vitamin C - Essential for health and well being

As Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is water soluble, it cannot be stored.  This means that it is essential to ensure your body receives adequate Vitamin C on a daily basis, either through your diet or supplements.

Vitamin C is a critical component of both basic body building functions and disease prevention.

It is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body.

Building the Body’s Defenses

In addition to its role in collagen formation and other life-sustaining functions, Vitamin C serves as a key immune system nutrient and a potent free-radical fighter.

Vitamin C helps some of our most important body systems. First and foremost, it helps the immune system to fight off foreign invaders.

Vitamin C can enhance the body's resistance to infectious disorders. It strengthens and protects the immune system by stimulating the activity of antibodies and immune system cells such as phagocytes and neutrophils.

Cardiovascular and Nervous System

Vitamin C supports the cardiovascular system by facilitating the metabolism of fats and protecting tissues from free radical damage

Additionally, Vitamin C assists the nervous system by converting certain amino acids into neurotransmitters.

Antioxidant for Healing

Vitamin C is essential for the healing of wounds and the repair and maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth.

During any kind of healing process, whether it is from infection, injury, disease or surgery, the body uses large amounts of vitamin C.

Skin, Teeth and Bones

The skin, teeth and bones also benefit from vitamin C's collagen-forming and invader-resisting properties.

Research into Vitamin C

Research into the Vitamin C shows promise in the use in protecting against a number of conditions.  These include heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, the common cold, osteoarthritis, obesity and weight loss.  Studies have also shown links to Vitamin C protecting against cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

Evidence from human studies indicates vitamin C will not cure these conditions but may help prevent their initial onset or slow progression.