Functions of C6H8O6 Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid CAS 50-81-7

When talking about vitamin c, people know it has "immunity enhancement, cold prevention" effect. In fact, vitamin C is also a particularly effective antioxidant, with actions of capturing free oxygen radicals, reducing melanin, promoting collagen synthesis effect, and effectively strengthening the ability of the skin against sun damage. Let us have a look at the functions of vitamin c in details.

1. Promote the biosynthesis of collagen which will help speed the healing of wounds in tissue, promote the synthesis of collagen, prevent gingival bleeding, promote the growth of teeth and bones, and prevent gum bleeding, joint pain, low back pain.

2. Promote the metabolism of the amino acids tyrosine and tryptophan, extend the life of the body, and enhance the body anti-stress and immunity to external environment.

3. Improve iron, calcium and folic acid use; improve the metabolism of fat and lipids, especially cholesterol, and prevent cardiovascular disease

4. Inhibit the formation of melanin, make freckles fades, whiten the skin effect, reduce pores, and adjust the skin texture.

Vitamin C can not only produce effects through dietary intake, but also applying on the skin. There are few vitamin C and vitamin C inducer in the whitening cosmetics on the market such as make-up water and vanishing cream, and only long-term use can produce effect.

Vitamin C sources: berries, acerola cherry, rose hip, citrus, asparagus, gooseberry, grapefruit, lemon, onion, papaya, pineapple, carrot, spinach, strawberry, tomato etc.