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Vitamin C contributes to the body's normal health function. It is required for the synthesis of collagen, an important structural component of connective tissue, blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, gums, skin, teeth and bones. It also plays an important role in the synthesis of the neurotransmitter, 'norepinephrine'. critical to brain function and known to affect mood. Research also suggests that vitamin C. involved in the metabolism of cholesterol to bile acids, which may have implications for blood cholesterol levels and the incidence of gallstones, is a highly effective antioxidant. Even in small amounts, vitamin C can protect essential molecules in the body such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids from damage. Furthermore, vitamin C plays an essential role in immune function, which is impaired by insufficient supply and re-established through supplementation
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