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Review on Effect of Vitamin C on Immune System
By Dr. Abel Abraham Thomas, Ms. Layana Roy & Ms. Fphamin. P. Philipose
Nazareth College of Pharmacy
Abstract- Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods also
available as dietary supplement. It's an essential vitamin, and so the body synthesizes vitamin c
endogenously. Besides being involved in the biosynthesis of collagen, neurotransmitters, and
protein metabolism, it is a potent antioxidant. Its role in immune-boosting is widely studied for
various disease conditions. Vitamin c provide immune defense by supporting the innate and
adaptive immune system. Vitamin c provides epithelial barrier function against pathogens and
promotes the antioxidant activity of the skin, and thus protecting against environmental oxidative
stress. Considering the immense organic, physiological capacities and remedial part of nutrient,
this audit is an endeavor, to sum up confirmations in this unique circumstance. Understanding
the various physiological pathways and effects of vitamin c is essential due to the ever-increasing
number of infectious disease.
Keywords: ascorbic acid, immune-modulatory, infection, oxidant, inflammation.
GJMR-B Classification: NLMC Code: QU 220, QW 501
ReviewEffectVitaminCImmuneSystem
Strictly as per the compliance and regulations of:
Global Journal of Medical Research: B
Pharma, Drug Discovery, Toxicology & Medicine
Volume 21 Issue 1 Version 1.0 Year 2021
Type: Double Blind Peer Reviewed International Research Journal
Publisher: Global Journals
Online ISSN: 2249-4618 & Print ISSN: 0975-5888