An Updated Review on Vitamin C- An Excellent Drug Having a Great Scavenging Property

Abstract

Ascorbic acid, also called Vitamin C, is an antioxidant molecule present in both animals as well as in plants. It acts as a redox buffer, reducing reactive oxygen species and neutralising them. It's a cofactor for enzymes that control photosynthesis, hormone manufacturing, and the regeneration of other cells. Antioxidants control cell division and growth, participate in signal transduction, and have a function in a variety of physiological processes, including immunological activation. Collagen manufacture, hormones, neurotransmitters, and iron absorption are all important. Vit C deficiency leads to scurvy and its low concentration raises susceptibility to infections, loosening of teeth, dry mouth, as well as eyes, loss of hair, itching of skin, and so on. Insomnia and weariness Vitamin C, on the other hand, can serve as a pro-oxidant, especially in the skin. The transition metals, such as copper, iron, etc., trigger a variety of dangerous radical reactions. Vit C is a powerful, effective, low-cost antioxidant and is used as a radical booster at the same time. Additional research is required to explain the dual role of vitamin C.