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The Many Health Benefits of Vitamin C - What Does it Do for You?

The human body doesn’t have the capacity to generate Vitamin C. Therefore, it needs to be received through food and other supplements. | Image: Organic Facts

The many health benefits of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) include the treatment of the common cold, boosting the immune system, lowering hyper tension, treatment of lead toxicity, curing cataracts, treatment of cancer, combating stroke, maintain elasticity of the skin, healing wounds, and controlling the symptoms of asthma.

It is one of the most effective and safest nutrients. It is a powerful antioxidant for the synthesis of collagen, which helps to make blood vessels and body muscles strong.  Results have been found that supplements of vitamin C improve blood vessel dilation and protect cardiovascular health.

Important Sources of Vitamin C

The human body doesn’t have the capacity to generate Vitamin C. Therefore, it needs to be received through food and other supplements. The important sources of Vitamin C are any citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapes. Strawberries, raspberries, cabbages, cauliflower, other leafy vegetables, red peppers, potatoes, broccoli, chilies, watercress, parsley, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupes, mange tout, and kiwi fruits are also rich sources of this vitamin.

Treatment of the Common Cold: Vitamin C enhances the immune system of our body, which protects us from colds and coughs. It facilitates the absorption of iron and therefore strengthens the body’s resistance to infection. It also fights against viruses.

Lowering Hypertension: People with hypertension are at a high risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. The supplement of vitamin C intake helps in lowering the body’s blood pressure.

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Dr. Kiel: The Health Benefits of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Dr. Kiel: Vitamin C has other names such as ascorbic acid and has been called the most popular supplement in the world. It is essential because humans can not synthesize vitamin C and must obtain it from their diet. Dr. Kiel briefly summarizes the things he thinks are worth knowing about vitamin C.

It is a well known antioxidant. It has been associated with the common cold (acute coryza, adenovirus), head cold, nasopharyngitis, rhinopharyngitis, rhinovirus, scurvy, URI or upper respiratory infection. It is used by bodybuilders and weight lifters as a recovery supplement, it may help boost the immune system, helps with collagen synthesis, muscle building.

Vitamin C has not been shown to reduce the risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease or coronary heart disease, cataracts or macular degeneration.  Foods containing vitamin C: citric fruits, kiwi fruits, apples, vegetables, potatoes, leafy greens, and fortified cereals.

Recommended Daily Allowance

Males 90 mg/day
Females 75 mg/day
Should not exceed 2000 mg/day

 

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Cee Harmon is the founder of Elevate Christian Network and Elevate Your Potential Magazine. He enjoys helping people improve the quality of their lives - spirit, soul, and body.
 
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