VITAMIN C 500MG 20 CAPS

About Vitamin C Water soluble vitamin antioxidant. Mechanism of Action of Vitamin C Vitamin C exerts it`s action by influencing the biologic oxidations and reductions used in cellular respirations. It directly stimulates collagen synthesis and maintains intracellular connective tissue. It involves in various metabolic reactions such as 1).Hydroxylation of praline and lysine residues of protocollagen which is essential for formation and stabilization of collagen triple helix 2).hydroxylation of carnitine 3).Conversion of folic acid to folinic acid 4).biosynthesis of adrenal steroids catecholamines oxytocin and ADH 5).Metabolism of cyclic nucleotides and prostaglandins. Vitamin C is important in resistance to infections. Interactions for Vitamin C Oral contraceptives and estrogens: Vitamin C increases serum levels of oestrogen resulting in adverse reactions . Warfarin: The anticoagulant effects of warfarin is reduced. Lab Tests: Large doses (>500 mg) of vitamin C may ca