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Vitamin C is directly linked to neutrophils as it stimulates their production and function [1], [2], and these cells accumulate high concentrations of the vitamin to protect themselves from oxidative damage [3].

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Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu Linus Pauling Institute 3 facts

claimVitamin C stimulates the production and function of leukocytes (white blood cells), specifically neutrophils, lymphocytes, and phagocytes.

claimNeutrophils, mononuclear phagocytes, and lymphocytes accumulate vitamin C to high concentrations, which protects these immune cell types from oxidative damage.

claimNeutrophils, which attack foreign bacteria and viruses, are the primary immune cell type stimulated by vitamin C, though lymphocytes and other phagocytes are also affected.