Vitamin C is an antioxidant phytonutrient (plant-based) of interest for its involvement in numerous biological reactions related to immune health. Unlike other mammals, with the exception of guinea pigs, primates, including we humans, do not synthesize vitamin C in the liver. A mutation in the gulonolactone oxidase (GULO) gene means that we must rely solely…
The Importance of Vitamin C in Your Daily Life
Of the seemingly endless supplements in the nutrition world, none is more common and misunderstood than vitamin C. Let’s take a closer look at vitamin C and the role it plays in maintaining optimal wellness. What is Vitamin C? Alternately known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is an essential nutrient, which means that your body…
3 Things You Need to Know About Vital C-LD®
Think you’re getting enough vitamin C? Think again. Your diet and supplemental vitamin C may seem like the amount your body needs, but most of this vital nutrient isn’t absorbed. As a result, you’re probably missing out on an essential vitamin that has been shown to help safeguard the body against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular…