There are only four known mammal species that do not make their
own vitamin C that we know of. They are fruit bats, monkeys, guinea pigs, and us.
(Mocha the Ragdoll Cat synthesizes her own Vitamin C in her liver, which I can't do.) 😻
Although it is well known as an antioxidant, most importantly Vitamin C is a vitamin.
The word vita is Latin for life. All vitamins are essential for life.
It has been said that vitamin C has a 1000 functions and probably thousands more that we don't even know yet. The presence of vitamin C is essential to the health of every tissue and organ in the body. This is because the primary biochemical function is the synthesis of collagen. Which is the bodies most important structural substance. It supports and holds all the tissues and organs together. Collagen is intermittently connected with the entire ageing process.
In large doses vitamin C works as an anti-viral, protecting against colds. Research has shown that vitamin C has a suppressive effect against the HIV-1 virus. C's anti-viral activity has also been effective against a number of other viruses, including those causing hepatitis and leprosy.
It helps take out heavy metals out of the body, and strengthens your immune system. High doses of 1000 or even more are wonderful for you.
It has been discovered that Vitamin C can literally Dissolve Alzheimer's plaque in the brain. Also, the role and importance of vitamin C for children's cognitive function and proper development has been been well documented.
