The common name for ascorbic acid is vitamin C and amazingly enough, although it is vital to our survival, it is something that we cannot produce ourselves. (guineas pigs can't produce Vitamin C either!) Vitamin C is required in our bodies for the synthesis of collagen in connective tissue, neurotransmitters, steroid hormones, carnitine, conversion of cholesterol to bile acids and enhances iron bioavailability. It acts as anantioxidant and helps protect the body against pollutants. Because vitamin C is a biological reducing agent, it is also linked to prevention of degenerative diseases - such as cataracts, certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases.
Ascorbic acid also promotes healthy cell development, give us correct calcium absorption, normal tissue growth and repair - such as healing of wounds and burns. It also assists in the prevention of blood clotting and bruising, and strengthening the walls of the capillaries.
Vitamin C is also needed if we want healthy gums and helps to protect against infection. It also assists with clearing up infections quickly if we happen to get them, so it's a pretty vital thing to have. To ensure that we have a sufficient supply of Vitamin C, we must make sure that we eat a varied and healthy diet, with plenty of fresh fruit and orange juice ~ not a diet of fast-foods!
Ascorbic acid also promotes healthy cell development, give us correct calcium absorption, normal tissue growth and repair - such as healing of wounds and burns. It also assists in the prevention of blood clotting and bruising, and strengthening the walls of the capillaries.
Vitamin C is also needed if we want healthy gums and helps to protect against infection. It also assists with clearing up infections quickly if we happen to get them, so it's a pretty vital thing to have. To ensure that we have a sufficient supply of Vitamin C, we must make sure that we eat a varied and healthy diet, with plenty of fresh fruit and orange juice ~ not a diet of fast-foods!
