5 reasons to ensure you’re getting enough Vitamin C
Getting enough vitamin C in your daily diet may help improve several health conditions - we highlight a few below:
Heart Health
Vitamin C benefits heart health because it binds free radicals. This helps regulate blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease, It’s also an essential nutrient for blood vessel health. Vitamin C supplementation can also help reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in certain groups.
Gout Attacks
Vitamin C may help reduce serum uric acid levels in the blood, which could potentially help protect against flare-ups of gout, a type of arthritis characterised by severe pain and inflammation in the joints.
Immune Function
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which protects our cells from the harmful effects of free radicals. In excess, free radical molecules accumulate into oxidative stress, which is associated with numerous chronic illnesses. In addition to protecting against oxidative stress, vitamin C may also help enhance the function of immune cells and strengthen the skin’s natural barrier.
Vitamin C is also often touted as a natural remedy for the common cold. While research is conflicting on this claim, it may be able to help slightly reduce the duration of symptoms.
Skin Health
Vitamin C can improve the overall appearance of skin and increase skin elasticity thanks to its ability to act as an antioxidant, vitamin C can also help protect the skin against ultraviolet damage. Plus Vitamin C can also boost the production of collagen, a key component of the skin. And somethign we all tend to lose as we age.
Iron Absorption
Vitamin C can enhance the absorption of nonheme iron, a type of iron found primarily in plant-based foods. This enhanced absorption may help protect against iron deficiency anemia, which is a condition that affects the body’s ability to produce healthy red blood cells, causing symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, pale skin and cold hands or feet.
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