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Source of validity: Scientific
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is essential for many physiological functions, including several aspects relevant to the glandular (endocrine) system. Scientifically, vitamin C is validated primarily for its antioxidant properties and its role in collagen synthesis, immune function, and as a cofactor for certain enzymatic reactions. Regarding the glandular system specifically, vitamin C has been shown to concentrate in endocrine tissues such as the adrenal glands, where it is involved in the synthesis of steroid hormones (like cortisol). During stress, the adrenal glands release more vitamin C, suggesting a functional role in glandular activity. Some studies indicate that vitamin C supplementation can support adrenal function, particularly under stress, though robust clinical data in humans is limited. There is also evidence that vitamin C influences other glands, such as supporting the synthesis of peptide hormones in the pituitary and aiding thyroid hormone metabolism, but the evidence is less direct or not clinically significant. Thus, while there is a scientific basis for vitamin C’s involvement in glandular health, direct evidence supporting routine supplementation specifically for broad glandular system support is modest and not strongly established. Most benefit is inferred from its role in stress response and hormone synthesis, rather than broad clinical trials demonstrating efficacy in supporting the entire glandular system.

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