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Vitamin C by Revange is the practical and versatile dosage of Vitamin C food supplement in powder.
Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid, is a water soluble compound similar to glucose. Although fairly stable in acid solution, it is usually the least stable of vitamins and is very sensitive to light, heat and air, which stimulate the activity of oxidative enzymes. One of its very important functions is to keep Collagen active, a protein necessary for the formation of the connective tissue of the skin, ligaments and bones.
It also contributes to the formation of red blood cells and prevents bleeding.
Vitamin C contributes as known to the maintenance of the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical effort
It has an important role in the healing of wounds and burns because it facilitates the formation of the connective tissue of the scar. Artery wall cells need collagen to expand and contract with heart beats, capillaries also need it because they are more fragile.
Another important property of Vitamin C is the antioxidant, which among other things, makes it useful as a food additive. This function is performed when Vitamin C self-oxidizes and then regenerates oxidized substances such as iron or copper, returning them to their original form. During this process, the harmful oxidizing agent is removed.
It also fights bacterial infections and reduces the effects of certain substances that cause allergies. For these reasons Vitamin C is often used in the prevention and treatment of the common cold. It has been discovered that it acts as an antihistamine.
Contributes to the metabolism of some amino acids such as phenylalanine and tyrosine which become hormones. Vitamin C transforms the inactive forms of folic acid into the active form of folinic acid and can play a significant role in the metabolism of calcium and iron. It also protects thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, Vitamin A and E from oxidation. It protects the brain and spinal cord from destruction by free radicals.
Dosage
Take 4 500mg servings per day.