Vitamin C is needed for:

1. The production and repair of Collagen (collagen
   hydroxylation), a tough fibrous protein which is an
   integral part of skin, body tissue cells, tendons,
   bones, gums teeth and blood vessels.
   
2. Its protective role as a free radical scavenger and
   antioxidant.
   
3. A healthy immune system and reducing allergic
   reactions, viral and bacterial infections - required
   for the activity of leucocytes, immunoglobulins and
   natural antibodies.
   
4. The maintenance of healthy bones teeth and gums.
   
5. Helping to maintain normal blood fat and cholesterol
   
6. The growth and repair of tissue.
   
7. Fat metabolism.
   
8. Each cigarette destroys 25mg vitamin C (1 orange = 50
   mg vit C).
   
9. Accelerate healing after surgery.
   
10. Treatment of colds.
    
11. Extend life be enabling protein cells to hold together
    and regenerate.
    
12. Prevent scurvy (Garad, 1974).
    
13. Heal wounds, burns ad bleeding gums.
    
14. Decrease infections by 1/4 and cancers by 3/4 if taken
    in 1-10 gram daily dose (Linus Pauling, Linus Pauling Institute).
    
15. Carbon monoxide kills vit C, so city dwellers should
    increase their intake.
    
16. Vitamin C is a co-factor for other vitamins, and
    helps protect vitamins A and convert spent vitamin E
    back to its active antioxidant form.
    

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