Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin C (mixed ascorbates)
For the body system: Capillaries

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid and its mineral ascorbates) plays a crucial role in supporting capillary structure and function, and its use is scientifically validated. Vitamin C is essential for the biosynthesis of collagen, a key structural protein in blood vessel walls, including capillaries. Collagen provides strength and integrity to capillary walls, preventing them from becoming fragile or prone to rupture. Deficiency of vitamin C leads to weakened blood vessels, manifesting in symptoms such as easy bruising, bleeding gums, and petechiae—hallmarks of scurvy, a disease historically associated with severe vitamin C deficiency.

Numerous studies confirm that adequate vitamin C intake supports vascular health. Controlled trials and observational studies have shown that vitamin C supplementation can reduce capillary fragility and decrease the risk of microvascular bleeding in populations at risk of deficiency. In addition, vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, protecting capillary endothelial cells from oxidative stress, which is implicated in the development of vascular dysfunction.

While most evidence for vitamin C’s role in capillary health comes from deficiency studies and historical observations of scurvy, modern research continues to support its importance in maintaining normal capillary strength and reducing vascular permeability. Therefore, the use of vitamin C (including mixed ascorbates) for capillary support is justified by robust scientific evidence.

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