Vitamin C was discovered in 1932, becoming the subject of the first controlled nutritional experiment in the documented history of medicine. It is known to be involved in at least 300 biochemical processes in the body. This vitamin is water-soluble, and since humans are unable to produce it, it must be ingested daily.
Vitamin C is important because:
Contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and nervous system.
It contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal functioning of blood vessels, cartilage, bones, gums, teeth, and skin.
It promotes energy metabolism and improves iron absorption.
It 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 commonly occur together in nature. One of the richest sources of this combination is found in the pulp and peel 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 utilized by the body in many ways, particularly in supporting vitamin C in the role it plays.
