Vitamin C Non-Sour Facts:

1. Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of collagen, an important structural component of blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and bones.
2. Vitamin C also plays an important role in the synthesis of the neurotransmitter, norepinephrine which are critical to brain function and are known to affect mood.
3. Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of carnitine, a small molecule that is essential for the transport of fat to cellular organelles called mitochondria, for conversion to energy.
4. Recent research also suggests that vitamin C controls the production of cholesterol which may have implications for blood cholesterol levels and the incidence of gallstones.
5. Vitamin C is a highly effective antioxidant. Even in small amounts vitamin C can protect indispensable molecules in the body from damage by free radicals and reactive oxygen species that can be generated during normal metabolism as well as through exposure to toxins and pollutants (e.g. smoking).
6. Vitamin C may also be able to regenerate other antioxidants such as vitamin E.
7. Ascorbate has been shown to have a strong effect of preventing and shortening the duration of the common cold, cough or other infections.
8. Ascorbate can detoxify the body of heavy metals, including the toxic metal mercury and lead.
9. Recently, medical research at John Hopkins University discovered that Ascorbate supplements, in conjunction with vitamin E, significantly reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
10. Vitamin C has the ability to reduce the risks of stroke and cataract.
11. Vitamin C has a diuretic property at high dosage levels.
12. Ascorbate during pregnancy results in a much healthier mom and baby.

Some Conditions Addressed by Vitamin C:

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