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Vitamin C is one of the most ubiquitous vitamins ever discovered. In natural vitamin C most of<br />
the outer electrons are in high quantum energy states, so they play with the light and make the<br />
shimmer.<br />
In synthetic vitamin C the electrons are in lower stats and are photonic duds.<br />
Besides playing a paramount role as an anti-oxidant and free radical scavenger, Vitamin C has<br />
been suggested to be an effective antiviral agent by some very respected scientists. Although the<br />
antiviral properties of vitamin C remain the subject of great debate in some circles, this watersoluble<br />
vitamin remains one of the most popular and important vitamins. Vitamin C is commonly<br />
found naturally in peppers, citrus fruits, tomatoes, melons, broccoli, and green leafy vegetables<br />
such as spinach, turnip, and mustard greens. The primary function of vitamin is to assist in the<br />
production of collagen, although it is becoming rapidly identified as a key player in detoxifying<br />
the body from foreign substances. Other reported uses of vitamin C are healing wounds and<br />
burns, accelerate healing after surgery, decreasing blood cholesterol, reduce blood clotting, offer<br />
protection against cancer agents, and extend life.<br />
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)<br />
Birefringent specimens often reveal a spectacular display of color and crystal form upon illumination<br />
with polarized light. When Hoffman modulation contrast is added to the mixture, the colorful<br />
image takes on a three-dimensional appearance as illustrated below with crystallites of vitamin C.<br />
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