Importance of Vitamin C

• Help to reduce fatigue induced by flu [1-4,6,8]
• Help to control skin, rhino and bronchial allergy caused by susceptible allergens [1-5]
• Protect and strengthen capillaries and connective tissues, prevent gum bleeding and skin bruise [1-4]
• Promote healthy bone growth in children, enhance their immune system and learning ability [1-4,8]
• Involve in collagen synthesis which promote wound healing especially after cosmetic surgery and burn [1-5,8]
• Help to reduce iron deficiency anemia, scurvy, gums become swollen, periodontal disease, and bleeding that may occur under the skin (bruises) [1-6]
• Act as an antioxidant and help to prevent damage from sunlight (UV radiation) and free radical oxidation which may lead to acceleration of the aging process [5]
• Maintain good appetite and healthy gastrointestinal and digestion system [9]
• Promote the metabolism of tyrosine and tryptophan in amino acids [10]