Vitamin C
Cross-source consensus on Vitamin C from 32 sources and 138 claims.
32 sources · 138 claims
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- Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that contains extra electrons, which it uses to neutralize free radicals. — Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid, and Bioflavonoids
- After donating its electrons, ascorbic acid can itself become a free radical. — Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid, and Bioflavonoids
- In nature, ascorbic acid is never found in isolation — it always occurs alongside bioflavonoids. — Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid, and Bioflavonoids
- Vitamin C supplements should contain bioflavonoids to mirror the natural state of vitamin C and prevent secondary free radical damage. — Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid, and Bioflavonoids
- Vitamin C supports glutathione synthesis directly and also helps regenerate oxidized glutathione back to its active form. — Build up Your Glutathione without Supplements
- Vitamin C is heat-sensitive, so cooked vegetables are significantly lower in it than raw ones. — Build up Your Glutathione without Supplements
- Sauerkraut, bell peppers, and leafy greens are rich sources of vitamin C. — Five Causes of Unexplained Bruising
- Vitamin C maintains capillary integrity by supporting the collagen that surrounds and strengthens capillary walls. — Five Causes of Unexplained Bruising
- Without adequate vitamin C, collagen degrades, capillaries become fragile, and bleeding occurs easily. — Five Causes of Unexplained Bruising
- Vitamin C is a required cofactor for collagen synthesis in the body. — The #1 Best Collagen-Rich Food No One Talks About