(The Best Years in Life) There have been mainstream medical studies that have examined the positive effects of vitamin C for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention, well over 600. The major aspect they discovered is vitamin C's capacity to create collagen, a type of tissue that's both flexible and strong. This is vital for arteries.

Studies also revealed the mechanics of ascorbic acid to increase intracellular biochemical activity involved with the production of nitric oxide (NO) which helps dilate blood vessels, in conjunction with ascorbic acid's creation of collagen to strengthen those arterial walls. Read More.