VITAMIN C FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Vitamin C is a nutrient your body needs to form blood vessels, cartilage, muscle and collagen in bones.
Vitamin C is also vital for the body’s healing process.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect your cells against the effect of free radicals.
What are Free radicals? These are molecules that are produced when your body breaks down food or when your body is exposed to sun rays, Xrays, tobacco smoke etc.
Because your body doesn't produce Vitamin C, you need to get it from your diet.
Where can you find it?
Vitamin C is found in Citrus fruits, Berries, potatoes, Bell Peppers, Cabbage, Tomatoes, Spinach.
Vitamin C is also available as an oral supplement.
Vitamin C deficiency is more likely in people who:
👉Smoke or are exposed to secondhand smoking👉have certain GIT conditions 👉Have a limited diet that doesn't contain fruits and vegetables
NOTE: If you take Vitamin C for its antioxidant properties, keep in mind that the supplement might not offer the same benefits as naturally occurring antioxidants in food.
So you need to work on your diet.
Safety and Side Effects
When taken in appropriate doses, Oral vitamin C supplements are generally considered safe. Taking too much vitamin C can cause side effects, including :
Nausea, vomiting
Heartburn
Stomach cramps or bloating
Headache
Skin flushing
This simple Vitamin C juice Recipe is so easy and it tastes really nice.
All you need are some
Oranges
Apples
Tangerines
Lemon
You need to give this a try.
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