Immune function and wound healing

• Boosts the immune system: Vitamin C helps strengthen the body's natural defenses and may help reduce the severity of common colds.
• Promotes wound healing: It is essential for forming collagen, a protein vital for repairing tissues, creating scar tissue, and maintaining healthy skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. 
  
  

Antioxidant and tissue support 

• Protects against cell damage:  As a powerful antioxidant, vitamin C neutralizes free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can cause cell damage and contribute to chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.
• Maintains healthy tissues:  It is necessary for the growth and repair of tissues throughout the body, helping to maintain healthy cartilage, bones, and teeth. 
  
  

Other key benefits

• Enhances iron absorption: It significantly improves the body's ability to absorb iron from plant-based foods.
• Supports cardiovascular health: It may help manage blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease. 
• Contributes to brain health: It plays a role in the production of neurotransmitters that help nerve cells communicate and can enhance cognitive function. 

Vitamin C is a vital nutrient for overall health, with functions ranging from protecting cells and supporting the immune system to aiding in the production of collagen and enhancing iron absorption. Unlike most animals, humans cannot synthesize vitamin C and must obtain it from their diet or supplements. 

Key functions of vitamin C

Antioxidant properties

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the body against damage from harmful molecules called free radicals.

• Neutralizes free radicals: It can neutralize unstable molecules that form during normal cell metabolism or from exposure to pollutants like cigarette smoke.
• Reduces oxidative stress: By scavenging free radicals, it helps prevent oxidative stress, a process linked to many chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and arthritis. 
  
  

Collagen synthesis and wound healing

Vitamin C is essential for producing collagen, a key protein used to create and repair tissues throughout the body.

• Tissue repair: It helps the body form and maintain bones, skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels.
• Wound healing: By supporting collagen production, vitamin C aids in healing wounds and forming scar tissue. 

Immune system support

• Vitamin C plays a crucial role in immune function by supporting various cellular processes.
• Stimulates immune cells: It helps encourage the production and function of white blood cells, such as lymphocytes and phagocytes, which protect the body from infection.
• Protects immune cells: It protects immune cells from damage caused by free radicals, allowing them to function more effectively.
• Shortens cold duration: Regular intake of vitamin C can slightly shorten the duration of the common cold and reduce symptom severity, although it does not prevent colds.
  
  

Iron absorption

Vitamin C significantly improves the body's absorption of non-heme iron, the type found in plant-based foods. This is particularly important for individuals on a vegetarian diet and can help reduce the risk of iron-deficiency anemia. 

Cardiovascular health

While research is ongoing, vitamin C may offer some cardiovascular benefits.

• Blood vessel relaxation: Some studies suggest it may help relax blood vessels, which could help lower blood pressure.
• Reduced risk factors: It has been linked to a reduction in LDL ("bad") cholesterol and blood triglyceride levels.
• Heart disease and stroke: Observational studies have shown a link between higher vitamin C intake and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke, though results from clinical trials have been mixed. 

Risks of deficiency

A severe, long-term vitamin C deficiency can lead to scurvy, a disease that causes a breakdown of connective tissue. Symptoms of vitamin C deficiency include:

• Weakness and fatigue
• Bleeding and swollen gums
• Anemia
• Slow wound healing
• Easy bruising  

Why GH Cratos C

PureWay-C is a proprietary blend of ascorbic acid and natural lipid metabolites developed by Innovation Labs. It’s formulated to improve how vitamin C is absorbed and retained in the body. Unlike standard vitamin C, which may be quickly excreted, PureWay-C is designed to stay in cells longer and deliver more consistent benefits.

• 233% more cellular uptake than generic vitamin C forms
• Faster and longer retention in the body, supporting sustained immune function
• Enhanced antioxidant activity, helping combat oxidative stress more effectively
• Supports recovery and immune health with lower doses due to better bioavailability