Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen and is an important structural element of vessels, tendons, ligaments and bones. It also plays an important role in the synthesis of norepinephrine (a major neurotransmitter). In addition, it is needed for carnitine synthesis (transfer of fatty acids to mitochondria). Recent studies have shown that they are involved in cholesterol metabolism in bile acids, which affect cholesterol levels in the blood and are responsible for the appearance of stones in the bile. Vitamin C also increases the bioavailability of iron from foods, enhancing the intestinal absorption of inorganic iron.

Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that protects both free radicals and the active oxygen species created during normal metabolism. It has the ability to regenerate vitamin E. A recent study in smokers, found that C regenerates vitamin E from its oxidized form.

Vitamin C stimulates the production and function of white blood cells, especially neutrophils, lymphocytes and phagocytes.

Vitamin C protects the integrity of the immune system cells.

Neutrophils, mononuclear cells, phagocytes and lymphocytes accumulate VITAMIN C at high concentrations and protect these cell types from oxidative damage. When there are "invaders," phagocytes release radicals of peroxide, hypochlorite acid, and other oxidants. These active forms of oxygen kill "invaders" but in this process they are simultaneously oxidized.

Vitamin C, through its antioxidant capacity, protects the white blood cells from self-oxidation by enhancing their glutathione levels.

Many randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies have shown that VITAMIN C improves vasodilation in people with cardiovascular problems.

Piperine contained accelerates the absorption of vitamin C, resulting in high levels of vitamin C in the blood in just 30 minutes. The fast-absorbing vitamin C formula contains the best and most absorbable forms, from camu camu and aserola.