{"id":8188,"date":"2022-07-20T08:57:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T08:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifepronutrition.com\/blog\/general\/guide-to-vitamin-c\/"},"modified":"2022-07-20T08:57:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T08:57:32","slug":"guide-to-vitamin-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifepronutrition.com\/blog\/en\/vitamins-and-minerals\/guide-to-vitamin-c\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to vitamin C."},"content":{"rendered":"

What is vitamin C?<\/h2>\n

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid<\/b> is a type of vitamin, known and characterized by its antioxidant power within the body. Especially during seasons such as autumn and winter, a large number of people begin supplementing with it with the aim of preventing illnesses and common colds.<\/p>\n

Within the total number of vitamins<\/b>, we can classify them into two major groups: fat-soluble and water-soluble<\/b>. Within the first group, we find vitamins A, D, E and K. They are characterized by their ability to accumulate reserves in adipose tissue. In the second group, water-soluble<\/b> vitamins include those of the B group and ascorbic acid. They dissolve in water and cannot be stored. Any excess is eliminated through urine.<\/p>\n

The name ascorbic acid comes from the fact that it is essential for curing and preventing scurvy. It stands out for its numerous properties as an antioxidant within the body. <\/b>Ascorbic acid fights free radicals produced by various factors, such as pollution, tobacco, etc., and attempts to prevent cellular oxidation.<\/p>\n

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Its properties.<\/h2>\n

Antioxidant properties and the immune system.<\/h3>\n

Ascorbic acid is characterized by this property. It has a great antioxidant capacity and, as a result, contributes to the maintenance and improvement of the immune system. It promotes an increase in glutathione stores, one of the most important antioxidants.<\/p>\n

Its antioxidant capacity is due to the fact that it fights free radicals, which produce oxidative stress for various reasons.<\/p>\n

Absorption of other micronutrients.<\/h3>\n

It promotes iron absorption <\/b>and reduces the symptoms and likelihood of suffering from anemia.<\/b><\/p>\n

Collagen formation.<\/h3>\n

Vitamin C acts as a cofactor for collagen synthesis. Collagen is a protein responsible for maintaining bones, joints, teeth, skin, etc.<\/p>\n

L-Carnitine synthesis.<\/h3>\n

It is involved in the synthesis<\/b> of L-Carnitine, <\/b>which, among its functions, promotes the use of fatty acids as an energy source by transporting them into the mitochondria.<\/p>\n

Other functions.<\/h3>\n