Rhonda Patrick· PhD
In addition to its role as antioxidant, vitamin C is a cofactor for so many enzymes, including in brain function.
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In addition to its role as antioxidant, vitamin C is a cofactor for so many enzymes, including in brain function.
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Vitamin C also plays a critical role as a cofactor cofactors are molecules that help enzymes involved in chemical reactions this means that vitamin C supports a ton of physiological processes including immune function wound healing fatty acid metabolism neurotransmitter production and blood vessel formation as well as lots of other key processes and pathways