Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has numerous biological functions. Foremost, it is essential for the synthesis of collagen and glycosaminoglycans which are the building materials of all connective tissues, such as skin, blood vessels, tendons, joint cartilage and bone.?Ǭ† Vitamin C is the required coenzyme for two groups of enzymes that catalyze the cross linking of collagen fibers.?Ǭ† As such, vitamin C is essential for normal wound healing and capillary health.
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