(also referred to as...)
Ascorbic Acid, Buffered C, Calcium Ascorbate, Ester-C
Description
This water soluble vitamin is a powerful antioxidant that protects tissues and cells from free-radical attack (oxidative damage). Vitamin C and vitamin E work synergistically to reinforce each other's antioxidant properties for a more potent antioxidant effect. It helps protect against the harmful effects of air pollution, cigarette smoke, toxic metals and chemicals
Vitamin C increases iron absorption in the body. It is important for healthy teeth, strong bones, and the formation of red blood cells. This nutrient maintains the strength of capillaries and blood vessels to prevent bruising, bleeding gums, et cetera. It is also important for adrenal gland health and function.
As an antioxidant, vitamin C works with other antioxidant nutrients to slow the aging process. It helps prevent against infections, viruses, and bacteria. This vitamin is critical for proper immune function and also enhances the immune system. As a result, vitamin C is good for alleviating the common cold, flu, fever and hay fever.
Vitamin C promotes the healing of wounds, burns, bruises and surgery. It is also essential for the production of collagen -- a substance used in the formation of cartilage, tendons and connective tissues, et cetera.
Vitamin C intake is very important and essential for the body and must be obtained from the diet daily. Humans and other primates cannot manufacture it in the body due to evolutionary changes.
