Vitamin C is a vitamin found in many of the fruits/vegetables we eat including citrus fruits, broccoli, sweet peppers and potatoes. Vitamin C has an important role in many processes in our bodies. Research has proved that Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and a necessary cofactor for the production of collagen. Early indicators show that Vitamin C may play an even large role in the treatment of the common cold and possibly disease prevention. Vitamin C offers the benefit of being an Antioxidant. Antioxidants are responsible for protecting our body's cells from free radicals. Free radicals can oxidize various nutrients and cells. If allowed...

By donating electrons, Vitamin C serves as an antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and protects other substances from their damage. Vitamin C protects other nutrients from being oxidized (destroyed) by being oxidized itself.
Vitamin C is also an important cofactor. This function is very important for the formation of collagen which is the chief protein of most connective issues; matrix which bones and teeth are built. The most important reaction requiring Vitamin C as a cofactor is the hydroxylation of praline residues in…