Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)[↻70%]

Vitamin C neutralizes the action of water-soluble free radicals. Ascorbic acid protects from vision damage, prevents the development of cardiovascular diseases, protects genetic information from mutations, neutralizes many poisons, etc.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which is necessary for growth and restorative processes in tissues (cell rejuvenation), the function of the napocetes, strengthening the defenses of the body. Vitamin C promotes the production of anti-stress hormones and interferon (immunity). Vitamin C protects the body from the harmful effects of environmental pollution, is used to prevent malignant diseases, infections, increases immunity, which promotes cell rejuvenation. Ascorbic acid also helps to reduce cholesterol and normalize blood pressure, prevent the development of atherosclerosis, reduce the fragility of capillaries, which serves the prevention of heart attacks and strokes (cerebral hemorrhages). Vitamin C protects against the formation of thrombi and bruises, accelerates the healing of wounds and burns.

Recent studies have shown that vitamin C enhances the action of vitamin E. Tocopherol (vitamin E) is a "trap" for dangerous free radicals in cell membranes (membranes), and vitamin C acts on free radicals in biological fluids. Both vitamins mutually increase and expand the spectrum of antioxidant activity.
Vitamin C protects against the toxic effects of cadmium, vanadium and mercury. Regular intake of vitamin C reduces the risk of cataract development by 45% and the risk of cardiovascular disease by 42%