As a viral preventive and anti-viral agent Vitamin C does deserve merit. Numerous studies and anecdotal evidence with infections is well established. Symptoms have been minimised and it’s giving natural immunity to the body’s cells. Additional benefits of vitamin C are below…
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Vitamin C contributes to normal Psychological functions
- Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Vitamin C contributes to the maintenance of the normal function of the immune system
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums and teeth
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and bones
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels
- Vitamin C contributes to maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption
Can we get enough vitamin C from our diet?
Yes & No. You need to be getting in sufficient amounts of vitamin in your diet and also daily as you lose it daily and your body doesn’t store it as its a water soluble vitamin. You may be getting the basic level to prevent scurvy, i.e bleeding gums but are you getting enough for all those function listed and more….?
Which supplement of vitamin C?
I personally think ascorbic acid is a low quality vitamin C which can be harsh to digest for many. My preference is to go for a natural form such as Camu Camu berry or Acerola cherry. Which both contain absorbable forms of vitamin C. Berries gram for gram do contain vitamin C. However the super berries that are not native to the UK or available fresh here, are richer in vitamin C. This also includes goji berries, gooseberries and elderberry. Camu Camu seems to rank top of the vitamin C content list. I like the brand called Kiki which can be mixed into smoothies, juice or water.
What else can we take to boost our immunity?
Think about taking: Zinc, Vitamin D3, Medicinal Mushrooms, Magnesium, and Selenium alongside vitamin C. After all it’s about Synergy Nutrition 🙂
