Vitamin C

"Vita Fizz Vitamin C contains 500 mg Vitamin C. Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. Vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of collagen, L-carnitine, and certain neurotransmitters;Collagen is an essential component of connective tissue, which plays a vital role in wound healing. Vitamin C is also involved in protein metabolism . Vitamin C is also an important physiological antioxidant. Vitamin C is also critical for the proper function of our immune system, for manufacturing certain nerve transmitting substances and hormones, and for the absorption and utilization of other nutrients, such as Vitamin E and Iron. Vitamin C plays important role in preventing respiratory infections, especially in elderly and people who are constantly exposed to continuous oxidative stress such as chronic smokers and people expsoed to heavy physical exercise. Elderly is known to have a lowered vitamin C status."