Vitamin C was discovered in 1932, being the subject of the first controlled nutritional experiment in the documented history of medicine. It is known that it is involved in at least 300 biochemical processes in the body. This vitamin is water soluble and since the human being is not capable of producing it, it is necessary to ingest it daily.
Vitamin C is important because:
Contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and nervous system.
Collaborates in the normal formation of collagen for the normal functioning of blood vessels, cartilage, bones, gums, teeth and skin.
Promotes energy metabolism and improves iron absorption.
Contributes to normal psychological function and to the protection of cells from oxidative damage.
Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue, and regenerates the reduced form of vitamin E.
Vitamin C and bioflavonoids normally occur together in nature. One of the richest sources of this combination is found in the pulp and rind of citrus fruits and vegetables, while rutin is a flavonoid found in buckwheat.
Bioflavonoids occur naturally in organic plant pigments and have been the focus of research as they appear to be used by the body in many ways, particularly by supporting vitamin C in its role.
