Vitamin C protects the mitochondria of the cells in our body.
Free radicals can attack the mitochondria - the energy factories of cells. Mitochondria have defenses against oxidation, but preventing these attacks is vital to maintaining mitochondria health. This is where Vitamin C becomes very important. Vitamin C floats freely in the liquid of the cell, neutralizing free radicals before they can reach mitochondria. This frees up energy from the defenses and prolongs the life of the cell. By freeing up that energy and prolonging the life of a cell, Vitamin C helps win the fight against oxidation.
Unfortunately, our bodies cannot produce Vitamin C. Since Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, there is no threat to overdose - your body will remove high doses through the urinary system.
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