Vitamin C forms the substances that literally hold the body’s cells together. Found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, the amount of vitamin C in a well balanced diet will usually serve the body’s ordinary daily needs. Larger amounts of this nutrient can have wide-ranging benefits, provided principally by its antioxidant properties. Normal metabolism and ordinary daily "wear and tear" of the body produce substances known as oxygen free radicals that have degenerative effects on the body. Vitamin C neutralizes these free radicals and protects the body tissues against oxidative damage, promoting wellness on multiple levels.
Vitamin C is like a bodyguard for water-soluble substances; it gladly sacrifices itself in order to protect other water-soluble components like the B-vitamins. In the intestines, vitamin C protects iron from oxidation and so enhances iron absorption.
Vitamin C also helps to form the fibrous structural protein of connective tissues known as collagen. Cells are held together largely by collagen; this is especially important in the artery walls, which must expand and contract with each beat of the heart. Vitamin C is also important in keeping the immune system strong, especially during times of stress. The extended release properties of ENDUR-C™ provide a continuous delivery of vitamin C to the body, allowing for optimal utilization of this important vitamin.
Vitamin C acts in concert with vitamin E, each serving to “regenerate” the other to maintain the antioxidant properties of both. Safety has been well established, even for very large doses.
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