The role of vitamin C:

1, the synthesis of Collagen (collagen) - to the formation of cartilage, bone, tooth enamel and vascular epithelium of the important matrix.

2, to promote the conversion of proline into hydroxyproline reaction, and hydroxyproline is one of the important components of the composition of collagen, so vitamin C can promote the generation of collagen.

3, to maintain the connective tissue of the normal - because collagen is the composition of the connective tissue of the intercellular matrix.

4, to participate in the body's redox reaction - vitamin C can participate in the oxidation of tyrosine and certain substances.

5, the manufacture of adrenal steroid hormones.

6, enhance wound healing and increase the stress of injury and infection and other stress.

7. The loss of this vitamin increases with infection and fever, so it plays an important role in the response to stimuli.

8, detoxification;

9, improve myocardial function, reduce capillary fragility, increase body resistance;

10, against free radicals, help prevent cancer, reduce cholesterol, prevent scurvy.

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