Vitamin C in the daily diet and modern medicine

Abstract

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin essential for collagen biosynthesis, carnitine, catecholamine metabolism, and dietary iron absorption. A human body does not synthesize vitamin C, so it must be obtained from fruit and vegetable consumption. The vitamin is usually present in citrus fruits and juices, berries, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, and other food. Ascorbic acid is vitamin C functions as a cofactor, enzyme complement, co-substrate, and potent antioxidant in various reactions and metabolic processes. It also improves iron absorption while stabilizing vitamin E and folic acid. It decreases the inflammatory response, including sepsis syndrome, nullifies free radicals and toxins.