Solgar Vitamin C 1000mg has antioxidant properties, meaning it plays an important role in protecting all structures in the body, as it neutralizes free radicals such as hydroxyl and hydroxyperoxide. Although it is a water-soluble vitamin, it also protects blood lipids and cholesterol from suffering oxidative damage, and recycles vitamin E into its active form. This antioxidant role also gives it a protective effect against cardiovascular disease. The fact that it protects blood lipids from oxidative damage, counteracts their accumulation in veins and arteries, protecting against atherosclerosis.