Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin which is necessary in the body to form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels.
Also helps in the absorption of iron.
Dietary sources of vitamin C include fruits and vegetables, mostly citrus fruits such as lemon and oranges.
Severe deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy.
Possible Healing Effects:
- Excellent anti-oxidant
- Aids in the production of anti-stress hormones and interferon
- Prevent and cure scurvy
- Needed for the metabolism of folic acid, tyrosine, and phenylanine
- Required for tissue growth and repair
- Protects against the harmful effects of pollution, helping to prevent cancer and infections
- Increases iron absorption
- May reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure
- Important in the formation of collagen
- Promotes wound and burn healing
