Vitamin C - Health Benefits - Respiratory System
Introduction
This section outlines the ability of Vitamin C to protect and improve the function of the human Respiratory System.
Vitamin C’s Effects on the Respiratory System
Respiratory System: Ailments
Vitamin C may help to prevent Chronic Obstructory Pulmonary Disease (COPD): [1]
Vitamin C may alleviate Asthma by reducing the airway spasms that characterize this ailment and Vitamin C may also help to reduce the Histamine excess that is common in Asthma patients. [2]
Vitamin C may prevent Bronchitis (by increasing resistance to Detrimental Bacteria and Viruses) and Vitamin C may also help to treat Bronchitis. [3]
Vitamin C may help to prevent Emphysema: [4]
Vitamin C (especially when used in conjunction with Cysteine) may enhance the function of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (inactivation or destruction of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin is involved in the development of Emphysema).
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