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Vitamin C and Immune Function

This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted role of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in supporting both innate and adaptive immune responses. Vitamin C enhances epithelial barrier integrity, promotes the oxidant scavenging activity of the skin, and accumulates in phagocytic cells like neutrophils, enhancing chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and microbial killing. It also supports

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

Glutamine and intestinal barrier function

The 2014 article titled “Glutamine and intestinal barrier function” (PMID: 24965526) reviews the vital role of glutamine in maintaining intestinal barrier integrity. Glutamine is shown to promote enterocyte proliferation, regulate the expression and assembly of tight junction proteins, and support overall mucosal health. These functions are particularly critical under stress

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June 26, 2025 No Comments