Water Soluble Vitamin C: Your Immune System's Powerhouse

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A key water-soluble vitamin for supporting the immune system.*

BY VICKI MARTINEZ

A healthy diet is the first course of action for maintaining a well-functioning immune system. But let's face it: Our hectic, busy lives often get in the way of eating well-balanced meals every day.

Although there’s nothing wrong with an occasional stop at the drive-thru or eating a quick and easy processed meal, the more regular this becomes, the more nutrients your body misses out on. This type of diet can lead to a deficiency in many of the essential minerals and vitamins for immune system support.

High-quality supplements can help fill those gaps, supporting your immune system to its optimal performance.*

Certain vitamins and minerals are necessary for supporting many critical functions of the body, including the immune system.* Let's look at vitamin C, a key water-soluble vitamin for the immune system and why it is so important.*

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What is a water-soluble vitamin?
Water-soluble vitamins easily dissolve in water and are immediately available for transport to tissues. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body, which means they must be replenished regularly.

Vitamin C

In discussions about what vitamins help the immune system, vitamin C typically takes center stage.* And for good reason: Vitamin C is one of the best vitamins to support the immune system.* It's a powerhouse that plays multiple starring roles in the body's immune functions.*

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How vitamin C supports the immune system

Provides potent antioxidant properties that can help fight against free radicals—unstable molecules in the body that may cause premature aging of cells.*
Helps maintain functioning of white blood cells.*
Involved in collagen formation which contributes to connective tissue and healthy skin—the first line of immune system defense.*
Helps renew vitamin E to help maintain its antioxidant properties.*

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How vitamin C supports the immune system

Provides potent antioxidant properties that can help fight against free radicals—unstable molecules in the body that may cause premature aging of cells.*
Helps maintain functioning of white blood cells.*
Involved in collagen formation which contributes to connective tissue and healthy skin—the first line of immune system defense.*
Helps renew vitamin E to help maintain its antioxidant properties.*

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Vitamin B6

Another important vitamin is B6, which supports numerous biochemical reactions in the immune system.

White blood cells flow through your bloodstream to fight viruses, bacteria and other foreign invaders that threaten your health. When your body is in distress and a particular area is under attack, white blood cells rush in to help destroy the harmful substance and prevent illness.

How vitamin B6 supports the immune system

Promotes production of antibodies
Aids in the rapid production of “killer” T-cells that destroy once-healthy cells infected by an invader
Assists in the assembling of interleukin 2, a protein that coordinates white blood cell activity
Has cancer-fighting properties
Helps regulate the inflammatory response

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How vitamin B6 supports the immune system

Promotes production of antibodies
Aids in the rapid production of “killer” T-cells that destroy once-healthy cells infected by an invader
Assists in the assembling of interleukin 2, a protein that coordinates white blood cell activity
Has cancer-fighting properties
Helps regulate the inflammatory response

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Allies for Absorption

Some vitamins and minerals, when taken together, improve the body’s ability to efficiently absorb nutrients, maximizing health benefits.

Vitamin C and Iron

Iron is an essential mineral that helps transport oxygen through the body. Vitamin C helps improve the absorption of non-heme iron (iron found in plant-based foods).*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The information provided is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.