YAMAMOTO VITAMIN C 1000MG (90 CAPS)

Vitamin C is of great importance for the normal functioning of the body.

It helps to maintain the normal functioning of the immune system. One of its very important functions is to keep collagen in action (a protein necessary for the creation of connective tissue in the skin, ligaments and bones).

It also contributes to the formation of red blood cells and prevents bleeding.

It fights against bacterial and viral infections and reduces the effects of certain substances that cause allergies.

Vitamin C contributes to immune defense by supporting various cellular functions of the innate and adaptive immune systems. Vitamin C supports epithelial barrier function against pathogens and promotes oxidant scavenging activity in the skin, thereby potentially protecting against environmental oxidative stress. Vitamin C accumulates in phagocytic cells, such as neutrophils, and can enhance chemotaxis, phagocytosis, reactive oxygen species generation, and ultimately microbial killing.

Vitamin C deficiency leads to impaired immunity and greater susceptibility to infections. In turn, infections significantly affect vitamin C levels due to increased inflammation and metabolic demands. Furthermore, it seems that vitamin C supplements can prevent and treat respiratory and other infections.

Prophylactic infection prevention requires dietary vitamin C intake that provides at least adequate, if not saturating, plasma levels (ie 100-200 mg/day), which optimize cell and tissue levels. Conversely, treatment of established infections requires significantly higher (gram) doses of vitamins to compensate for the increased inflammatory response and metabolic demand.