Vitamin C and Healing

Many patients that are chronically ill are using Vitamin C as part of their journey in healing. Vitamin C, (L-ascorbic acid), is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, and available as a dietary supplement. Humans, unlike most animals, are unable to synthesize vitamin C endogenously, so it is an essential dietary component.

One of the nice things about Vitamin C is it’s easy to tolerate and it is relatively cheap.

What does Vitamin C Do?

Vitamin C is required for

Vitamins C is required for the he biosynthesis of collagen, L-carnitine, and certain neurotransmitters Collagen is an essential component of connective tissue, which plays a vital role in wound healing.
Protein metabolism
Vit C helps to repair and regenerate tissues.
Vitamin C is also an antioxidant
It regenerates other antioxidants within the body, including alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E)
It plays an important role in immune function
It improves the absorption of nonheme iron, (the form of iron present in plant-based foods).
Protects against heart disease.
Prevents scurvy
Decreases total and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides.
Research indicates that vitamin C may help protect against a variety of cancers by combating free radicals, and helping neutralize the effects of nitrites (preservatives found in some packaged foods that may raise the risk of certain forms of cancer).
May also lessen the duration and symptoms of a common cold;
Help delay or prevent cataracts
Support healthy immune function