Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is required for at least 300 metabolic functions in the body including tissue growth and repair, adrenal function and healthy gums.

-Sitmulates the immune system by enhancing lymphocyte response, production of interferon and antibodies.

-As an antioxidant, neutralizes destructive free radicals.

-Is concentrated in the adrenal gland and is essential for formation of adrenaline.

-Is important for sperm motility and may alleviate some forms of male infertility.

-Synovial fluid becomes thinner, allowing freer movement in arthritis patients, when serum levels of vitamin C are high.

-Increases absorption of iron and is necessary for metabolism of other vitamins, amino acids and cholesterol.