Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

Vitamin C is best known for its positive effect on immunity. It is also a powerful antioxidant. It is a naturally occurring compound, synthesized by all plants and most animals. Its sources in the diet are mainly fruits and vegetables. Man is not able to synthesize vitamin C on his own, and additionally, this vitamin is soluble in water, and thus is not stored in the body. Vitamin C participates in dozens of key processes for the proper functioning of all body cells. Vitamin C is a cofactor of many enzymes, which means that it participates in a wide variety of metabolic changes. It has a very strong antioxidant effect. This indicates the potential anti-aging properties of vitamin C. Specialists also emphasize the key role of vitamin C in the course of immunological processes, i.e. the body's immunity. Studies have additionally shown that ascorbic acid enables collagen synthesis, exhibits bactericidal activity and participates in tyrosine transformations.