Definition
Belonging together with vitamins B to the group of water-soluble vitamin C is involved in the maintenance of bones, teeth and blood vessels be good for the formation and maintenance of collagen. Protects from oxidation to vitamin A and vitamin E, as well as some complex compounds B (thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid and pantothenic acid). Develops anti-infective measures and antitoxic and helps the absorption of non heme iron in the body.
Vitamin C is necessary for collagen formation, for proper wound healing, repair and maintenance of tissues of different body parts and also for synthesis or production of hormones and neurotransmitters. Like other vitamins, is a powerful antioxidant.
Since our body does not produce vitamin C, we incorporate it through food.
