Yamamoto  Vitamin C 1000 , 90 Tablets

Vitamin C 1000 is a dietary supplement available in tablet form, each containing 1000 mg of Vitamin C. This essential vitamin plays a crucial role in supporting the normal functioning of the immune system, particularly during and after intense physical exercise. The beneficial effect is achieved with a daily intake of 200 mg beyond the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.

Also known as ascorbic acid, Vitamin C is a water-soluble compound similar to glucose. While relatively stable in acidic solutions, it is generally the least stable among vitamins and is highly sensitive to light, heat, and air, which can activate oxidative enzymes.

Among its vital functions, Vitamin C actively participates in maintaining the integrity of collagen, a protein essential for connective tissue formation in the skin, ligaments, and bones. The vitamin contributes significantly to wound and burn healing by facilitating scar tissue formation. Collagen is essential for the flexibility of arterial walls and the fragility of capillaries.

Vitamin C serves as an antioxidant, a property that makes it valuable as a food additive. This function involves the self-oxidization of Vitamin C, which then regenerates oxidized substances like iron or copper, returning them to their original state. This process effectively removes harmful oxidizing agents, with Vitamin E playing a role in protecting intestinal iron from oxidation.

Additionally, Vitamin C is involved in the formation of red blood cells, preventing bleeding, combating bacterial infections, and mitigating the effects of certain allergenic substances. Due to these properties, Vitamin C is commonly used in the prevention and treatment of the common cold, acting as an antihistamine and potentially reducing the need for medicinal forms.

Furthermore, Vitamin C interacts significantly with other nutrients. It contributes to the metabolism of amino acids such as phenylalanine and tyrosine, playing a role in hormone production. Vitamin C transforms inactive forms of folic acid into active folinic acid and plays a vital role in the metabolism of calcium and iron. Moreover, it protects various other vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, vitamin A, and E) from oxidation and safeguards the brain and spinal cord from free radical-induced damage.

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