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Information you need to know about Vitamin C

2024-08-16 16:50:00, Shëndeti Dr. Ilir Allkja

Information you need to know about Vitamin C

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Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient for life, contributing to the immune system and supporting many cellular functions.

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, thanks to its ability to donate electrons and bind circulating free radicals.

Vitamin C, a cofactor for many biosynthetic enzymes and genetic regulators.

Vitamin C supports the barrier function of the skin epithelium and mucous membranes against bacteria and other agents, as well as promotes the skin's detoxification activity.

Vitamin C strengthens both the innate and acquired immune systems as it accumulates in phagocytic cells, such as neutrophils, lymphocytes, and improves phagocytosis, reactive oxygen species generation, and microbial killing.

Vitamin C is also required for apoptosis and removal of exhausted neutrophils from foci of infection by macrophages, thereby reducing necrosis and potential tissue damage.

Vitamin C improves the differentiation and proliferation of B and T lymphocytes, due to its gene regulatory effects.

Vitamin C plays a key role in the joints in the biosynthesis of collagen, directly influencing having a fresh, wrinkle-free skin, as well as delaying the aging of the joints and connective tissues around them.

Vitamin C deficiency results in impaired immunity and a higher susceptibility to infections.

In turn, infections significantly affect vitamin C levels due to increased inflammation and metabolic demands.

Additionally, vitamin C supplementation prevents and treats respiratory and systemic infections.

Prophylactic prevention of viral, microbial, bacterial infections requires dietary intake of vitamin C, ensuring adequate or saturating blood plasma levels.

How to get it?

Use citrus fruits, vegetables, fruits and for more get ready-made supplements at the pharmacy!