Why Is Vitamin C So Important?

There are several health reasons why Vitamin C is important to your health. Did you know that…

• It is a well known component of your immune system.  It is also necessary for collagen, the main structural protein found in the connective tissue.  As well, it quickens the body’s ability to repair wounds – a healthy dose of vitamin C will protect your body from infection and help maintain healthy bones and teeth.
• It can fight against bacteria, viruses, infection, and serves as an effective antihistamine that will lessen the unpleasant effects of the common cold, including inflammation, stuffy nose and aches.
• It is known as a powerful and effective antioxidant that protects our bodies from free radicals that cause oxidative stress (cellular rust). This can lead to severe medical conditions such as heart disease and stroke. Oxidative stress is also associated with different types of cancer like lung, mouth, throat, colon, stomach and esophagus.
• It can lessen the probability of hypertension by lowering blood pressure that can cause serious health problems such as cardiovascular disease.
• It can help with lowering blood pressure.  Vitamin C ensures proper dilation of blood vessels to prevent diseases such as atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, congestive heart failure, and angina (an inadequate supply of blood to the heart that causes severe chest pains).
• It can lower blood lead toxicity which studies have shown can lead to behavioral and developmental problems, such as learning disabilities and lower IQ in children. Adults may suffer from kidney damage and high blood pressure.
• A higher intake of vitamin C has been proven to fight cataracts by increasing the amount of blood flow to the eye. Cataracts are a condition in which the lens becomes increasingly opaque, causing blurry vision.

Vitamin C can be taken by supplement tablets as well as food intake.  Foods rich in Vitamin C are parsley, broccoli, bell peppers, strawberries, oranges, lemon juice, papaya, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts.

If you feel that vitamin C could potentially be beneficial to your health and optimize your daily functions, then don’t hesitate to ask our health care professionals for advice. Remember to ask a professional any questions or concerns before taking any kind of vitamin, mineral or supplement in case of interactions with other medications you may be taking.

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Vitamin C can be purchased at our Form & Function Clinic.