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Function of Vitamin C

Vitamin C plays an important role in the growth and repair of tissues throughout the body, aiding in collagen production, wound healing, and bone and cartilage maintenance. It also acts as an antioxidant, supports immune system functioning, and is involved in energy production and metabolism.

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Function of Vitamin C

Vitamin C plays an important role in the growth and repair of tissues throughout the body, aiding in collagen production, wound healing, and bone and cartilage maintenance. It also acts as an antioxidant, supports immune system functioning, and is involved in energy production and metabolism.

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WHAT DOES VITAMIN C DO IN OUR BODY ?


Functions of vitamin C in our body
 Growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body
- Form an important protein called collagen, used to make skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels
- Heal wounds and form scar tissue
- Repair and maintain cartilage, bones, and teeth

 Aid in the absorption of iron

 Acts as Antioxidant : block some of the damage to the cells and DNA caused by free radicals which are responsible for aging
process, cancer, heart disease conditions like arthritis etc.
 Required for the functioning of immune system : Vitamin C stimulates neutrophil migration to the site of infection, enhances
phagocytosis and oxidant generation, and microbial killing.
 Required for leucocytes functions : Anti-inflammatory
 Regulates gene expression through de-methylation
 Helps in synthesis epinephrine as well as nor-epinephrine
 Necessary for producing energy from fat
 Helps in metabolism folic acid and tyrosine and tryptophan

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