Vitamin C is essential in the formation of adrenaline and is absorbed in the mucous membranes of the mouth, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. It is a strong antioxidant destroying free-radicals in the body. Vitamin C is an anti-cancerogenic, antitumorigenic, antibacterial, and promotes bone and tooth formation. When serum levels of ascorbic acid are high, synovial fluid becomes thinner allowing freer movements and reducing arthritic pain. Vitamin C may aid in lowering the blood cholesterol level and slows the aging process.
Helps prevent prostate cancer.
Flushed face, headache, increased urination, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting. Vitamin C assists in the absorption of calcium, increases the effectiveness of iron and barbiturates and decreases the absorption of copper. A review of current evidence. Sandstead H.H. Copper bioavailability and requirements. Finley E.B., Cerklewski F.L. Influence of ascorbic acid supplementation on copper status in young adult men.