14/10/2024
Additional Information about Vitamin C and Zinc. The formulation of our AZCORVIT!
Zinc and Vitamin C are powerful in reducing the harmful effects of heavy metals like lead and cadmium.
How They Work:
1. Stop Metal Absorption:
Zinc and Vitamin C block heavy metals from being absorbed by the body. Vitamin C helps bind metals, making it easier to remove them, while zinc competes with these metals for entry.
2. Boost Detoxification:
Zinc increases the production of metallothionein, a protein that grabs onto heavy metals and removes them.
3. Fight Oxidative Damage:
Both zinc and Vitamin C act as antioxidants, protecting the body from damage caused by heavy metals. Zinc supports enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD), and Vitamin C neutralizes free radicals directly.
In short, these nutrients work together to block metal absorption, enhance detoxification, and protect against metal-induced damage.
Context Some animal studies suggest that orally administered ascorbic acid may chelate lead and decrease the risk of the toxic effects of lead. However, results from several small studies in humans have yielded inconclusive evidence of a beneficial effect of ascorbic acid on lead...
