What are the functions of vitamin C?

Functions of vitamin c?

• Answer:

  vitamin c is a water soluble versatile vitamin. it plays an important role in human health and disease. most of its functions are related to its property to undergo reversible oxidation- reduction reactions. it is necesary for the maintenance of normal connective tissue and wound healing process. it is required for bone formation. it plays an important role in iron and hemoglobin metabolism. in has role in the metabolisms of tryptophan, tyrosine, folic acid. it plays in the synthesis of peptide hormones and corticosteroid hormones. it has sparing actions of other vitamins like A,E,some B- complexes. it enhances the synthesis of immunoglobulins and increases the phagocytosis. it has preventive action on chronic diseases like cancer, cataract, and coronary heart diseases.