Vitamin C participates in oxidation and reduction processes in the body in which it transfers hydrogen. Vitamin C is involved in the synthesis of the steroid hormones, in the synthesis of collagen (wound healing) and the clotting of blood. It increases the power of resistance of the body in infections and afflictions of all types (for example in case of stress, especially heat-stress). In the case of insufficient supply of vitamin C the animals show an increased disposition to infections.