Effect
Immunomodulatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal
Functions of Vitamin C:
1. Antioxidant. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant, thereby regulates the redox processes in the body and prevents the harmful effects of free radicals on the components of the cell membrane and cell contents. In addition, Vitamin C is needed to restore other antioxidants such as vitamin E and vitamin A.
2. Disintoxication. Vitamin C detoxifies many poisonous substances such as heavy metals, tobacco smoke, toxins, pathogens, and many other toxins and poisons.
3. Construction. Required for the synthesis of collagen and procollagen, which are necessary for the formation of structural tissue in the body.
4. The enzyme and hormone. Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of many enzymes and hormones, including adrenaline.
5. Promotes iron absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, allowing the body normally synthesized hemoglobin.
6. Protective. It improves the body immunity and resistance to various infections, including viral.
7. Under the influence of vitamin C, normalizes cholesterol, ie, decreases the amount in excess and increasing the shortage.