“The primary defense against oxidative stress in the cell rests
with antioxidants, including vitamins C and E,” –Rahimi
et. al. (2005)
“A number of studies have reported vitamin C and E deficiency
in diabetic patients.” – Rahimi et. al. (2005)
“Vitamin C is the strongest physiological antioxidant acting
in the organism’s aqueous environment. It has been shown to be
an important antioxidant.” –Rahimi et. al. (2005)
“Therapy (with Vitamin C) in diabetes may reduce complications
related to sorbitol precipitation and capillary fragility.” –
Gelman et. al. (2007)
“Vitamin C is often used to prevent or ameliorate a wide variety
of infections and to enhance the effectiveness of the immune system.
It is popular as a promoter of connective tissue health in conditions
such as minor trauma and capillary fragility.” – Gelman
et. al. (2007)
“The most important role of vitamin C is in the formation of
collagen, a major component of all connective tissue” –
Gibbon et. al. (2005)
“Physiological amounts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) are essential
for wound healing” –Gibbon. et. al. (2005)
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