🩹 Collagen & Wound Healing – Cofactor for prolyl/lysyl hydroxylases → stabilizes collagen in skin, gums, blood vessels, cartilage, bone.

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✨🛡️ Antioxidant Protection – Scavenges free radicals and regenerates vitamin E; supports redox balance.

🛡️ Immune Support

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🧪 Innate – Strengthens skin/epithelial barriers; supports neutrophil migration and microbial killing.

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🧬 Adaptive – Influences lymphocyte function and cytokine signaling.

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🧲 Iron Absorption – Converts plant-based non-heme iron into a more absorbable form to help prevent deficiency.

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🔋🧠 Energy & Brain Chemistry – Required for carnitine synthesis (fat → mitochondria) and neurotransmitters (e.g., norepinephrine).

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⚗️♻️ Detox & Enzyme Support – Reduces harmful oxidized species and supports multiple redox enzymes.