VITAMIN C

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question: What is Vitamin C?

Answer: Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, belongs to the group of water-soluble vitamins.

Question: Why is vitamin C so important for the body's collagen formation?

Answer: Contributing to normal collagen formation is considered one of the most important functions of vitamin C. Collagen is a protein that is important for the formation of many bodily tissues, such as skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, skin, teeth, gums. , and blood vessels, to name a few. Deficiency of vitamin C can therefore affect many different parts of the body. Vitamin C is important for the activation of two key enzymes needed for collagen synthesis, which begin within the cell. Without vitamin C (and also iron), the function of the enzymes is inactivated, and collagen cannot therefore be formed.

Question: What does vitamin C have for other functions in the body, besides contributing to normal collagen formation? Here are some examples:

Answer:

• Vitamin C helps maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intensive exercise.
• Vitamin C contributes to the normal exchange of energy in the body's metabolism.
• Vitamin C contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological functioning.
• Vitamin C contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.
• Vitamin C helps protect the cells against oxidative stress.
• Vitamin C contributes to reducing fatigue and fatigue.
• Vitamin C contributes to regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
• Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

Question: How many health claims are there for vitamin C and collagen?

Answer: For Vitamin C, there are 15 health claims, including 6 for Vitamin C and collagen formation. Health claims on food (supplements are classified as food) are all claims that the food has a positive effect on health, and are regulated by EU legislation.

Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for normal blood vessel function.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for normal bone function.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for normal cartilage function.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for normal functioning of the gums.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of the skin.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for normal functioning of teeth.

Question: Does Vitamin C occur in a traditional traditional diet?

Answer: Yes, absolutely! If you want to know more about which foods contain the most vitamin C, please click HERE.

Question: Can the body produce vitamin C itself?

Answer: No, we need to add vitamin C through the diet we eat, or through a dietary supplement. Humans are one of a few species, in association with monkeys, lemurs, guinea pigs and one type of a bat, which cannot synthesize vitamin C itself.

Question: Should I stop eating vitamin C after a certain amount of time, and have a short break?

Answer: Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and can be consumed every day without interruption. The daily recommended dose of the vitamin for an adult is about 75-80 mg.

Question: From which sources does vitamin C in dietary supplements come?

Answer: Vitamin C in dietary supplements usually comes from synthetic production, from natural sources, or from the fermentation of a natural source. COLLAGEN - SKIN & HAIR COMPLEX™ contains a patented form of vitamin C produced via fermentation from a natural source.

Question: How can I use COLLAGEN - SKIN & HAIR COMPLEX™ and what beauty- and health benefits do the product have?

Answer: We recommend mixing a scoop of COLLAGEN - SKIN & HAIR COMPLEX™ into a smoothie, water, juice, or other optional cold beverage, or use it when baking cold pastries. Vitamin C should not be mixed in boiling water or used in hot cooking, as this reduces the benefits of the vitamin.

COLLAGEN - SKIN & HAIR COMPLEX™ beauty and health benefits include:

• Beautiful and healthy skin, with smaller wrinkles and increased elasticity
• Glossy, thick and healthy hair
• Strong and fine nails
• Getting rid of cellulites 
• Healthy, strong and moving joints
• Optimal gastrointestinal function
• Healthy teeth and gums
• A strong skeleton

Author: Natalie Rovaniemi CEO & founder of Celloptimum, with a Master´s degree in nutrition