Vitamin C - Health Benefits - Metabolism
Introduction
This section outlines the various therapeutic effects of Vitamin C in respect of metabolic functions of the human body.
Metabolic Health Benefits of Vitamin C
Antioxidant
Vitamin C possesses Antioxidantsproperties: [1]
Vitamin C destroys Hydroxyl Free Radicals. [2]
Vitamin C counteracts Peroxyl Free Radicals. [3]
Vitamin C may inhibit the damage caused by Peroxynitrite Free Radicals. [4]
Vitamin C quenches Phenoxyl Free Radicals. [5]
Vitamin C may protect the Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids within the Brain from Free Radicals damage.
Vitamin C helps to deactivate Superoxide Free Radicals. [6]
Blood Lipids
Vitamin C may improve the body's utilization of Cholesterol and may lower total serum Cholesterol levels: [7]
Vitamin C may increase HDL- Biochemical Testing of HDL Cholesterol Status levels. [8]
Vitamin C may facilitate the conversion of Low Density Lipoproteins to HDL Cholesterol and may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol. [9]
Vitamin C may facilitate the conversion of Cholesterol to Bile Acids.
Vitamin C (1,000 – 3,000 mg per day) may reduce elevated serum Triglycerides levels. [10]
Blood Sugar
Vitamin C (2,000 mg per day) competes with Glucose due to its chemical similarity to Glucose - it appears that Vitamin C improves the disposal of Glucose (probably by encouraging the body’s Cells to utilize more Glucose). This may result in lower Blood Sugar levels. [11]
Vitamin C may reduce Insulin requirements in Diabetes Mellitus patients: [12]
Vitamin C may lower elevated Sorbitol levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.
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