Vitamin C - Health Benefits - Cellular Mechanisms
Introduction
This section outlines Vitamin C’s physiological effects at the cellular level.
Cellular Mechanisms of Vitamin C
Cells
Vitamin C may stimulate the Apoptosis (cellular death) of some types of Cancer Cells. [1]
Vitamin C concentrates in the Cytosol of Cells.
The Ascorbyl Palmitate form of Vitamin C may help to stabilize Cell Membranes.
Vitamin C may inhibit the ability of mutagens and Gamma-Rays to damage Chromosomes and cause Cell mutations. [2]
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