It is a very good antioxidant that effectively “sweeps away” free radicals, reducing the amount of damage at the DNA level, but also damage to proteins and lipids. ^1,2

• It takes part in the regeneration of vitamin E, thus strengthening the antioxidant effect.
• Thanks to antioxidant properties, it protect cells of the immune system (including neutrophil cells, lymphocytes, macrophages) against oxidative stress, significantly increased during infection due to the production of endogenous radicals. ²⁶
• The decreased level of vitamin C is observed in patients:

- with an improper diet, poor in fruits and vegetables,

- hospitalized, ^26,27

- in a critical condition. ²⁸