Vitamin c

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient that humans cannot produce internally. It acts as an electron donor in collagen formation and antioxidant pathways.

• Scientific identity: Vitamin C; molecule: L-ascorbic acid.
• How it works: Absorbed by saturable transport: Uptake is high at modest intakes of thirty to about a hundred and eighty milligrams and falls as the dose rises, with the surplus excreted. Donates electrons: Its chemistry is electron donation, which makes it the principal water-phase antioxidant.
• Primary function: It contributes to normal collagen formation, immune function, antioxidant protection and absorption of non-haem iron.
• What it supports: Vitamin C supports collagen formation, everyday immune function and antioxidant protection while helping your body absorb plant-based iron.
• Important consideration: Its nutritional contribution depends on the amount provided and overall dietary intake.

CARPEDIEM selected Vitamin C for a clearly defined role within a thoughtfully balanced formulation.

• Formulation purpose: It contributes to normal collagen formation, immune function, antioxidant protection and absorption of non-haem iron.
• Used in: CARPEDIEM MultiTeen and CARPEDIEM Whole Family Wellness Pack.
• Works alongside: Vitamin C complements Iron and Zinc to support comprehensive daily nutritional support.
• Meaningful contribution: Vitamin C supports collagen formation, everyday immune function and antioxidant protection while helping your body absorb plant-based iron. Helps protect cells against oxidative stress through antioxidant-related pathways.
• Quality and scientific context: Its nutritional contribution depends on the amount provided and overall dietary intake. 1 ingredient-specific study is included because the research reports a relevant benefit.