Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient for humans. It is a potent antioxidant and a cofactor for a family of biosynthetic and gene regulatory enzymes. Vitamin C contributes to immune defense by supporting various cellular functions of both the innate and adaptive immune system. Vitamin C deficiency results in impaired immunity and higher susceptibility to infections due to enhanced inflammation and metabolic requirements. Vitamin C appears to be able to prevent and treat respiratory and systemic infections.
Vitamin C supplements have been found to lower blood pressure in both he...
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