What Effects Does Vitamin C Have on Our Bodies?

Fuel Your Body, Mind, and Skin with the Power of Vitamin C

The benefits of vitamin C and ascorbic acid extend far beyond treating colds at home. It is undoubtedly a vital nutrient that helps the body in a variety of ways such as boosting immunity, promoting healthy skin guaranteeing iron absorption and shielding cells from harm. Vitamin C is essential for general health because the human body is unable to produce or store it. Therefore it must be obtained through diet or supplements. 

Increases the Immune Systems Strength

The immune response is significantly enhanced by vitamin C. Additionally it is connected to the way white blood cells function in the release of hormones linked to various infections. It is also a great scavenger of free radicals squelching cell-free radicals that cause oxidative damage to immune cells. While vitamin C does not prevent cold and flu viruses it can lessen the severity and length of illness when consumed in excess of recommended daily intake. 

Boosts Skin Health and Collagen Production 

The body’s immune system cannot operate without vitamin C. Vitamin C also improves the white blood cells’ biochemical processes and hormone release when they come into contact with different pathogens. Vitamin C is also a potent antioxidant that shields immune cells from free radical-induced oxidative stress. It also stops or shortens the duration of the common cold or influenza so it isn’t really a prevention in either situation. 

Augments the Absorption of Iron

According to this, iron is essential for the blood’s ability to carry oxygen throughout the body and vitamin C plays a part in the absorption of nonheme iron which is obtained from plant foods. Vegetarians, vegans and anybody else who might be at risk of receiving insufficient iron should pay particular attention to this. For instance eating orange juice with spinach salad improves the absorption of iron. 

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Prevents Chronic Illnesses

Chronic diseases like diabetes cancer and heart disease are made more likely by oxidative stress and inflammation which vitamin C helps to prevent. By scavenging free radicals vitamin C shields the body’s tissues and cells from long-term harm. 

Enhances Mental and Cognitive Health

Vitamin C also affects how emotions are expressed, how an action is intended and how focused one is by changing one of the chemicals that are used to produce the neurotransmitter serotonin and its counterpart dopamine. Mildness brought on by a vitamin C deficiency develops into fatigue depression and even mental decline in the elderly. 

Keeps Scurvy and Deficiencies at Bay

Vitamin C deficiency is the cause of scurvy which is uncommon. Scurvy symptoms include delayed wound healing, gum bleeding, sore muscles and joints and exhaustion. A person’s energy levels and immune system can be negatively impacted by minor deficiencies. 

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How Can Enough Be Obtained?

Citrus fruits, dark leafy greens tomatoes bell peppers broccoli kiwis and strawberries are good sources of vitamin C. The minimum daily intake for adults should be between 65 and 90 mg of vitamin C though most people can readily absorb larger amounts when necessary. 

Thanks to its special nutrients vitamin C guarantees both beautiful skin and a sharp mind. One of the easiest yet most effective investments you can make for your long-term health is to incorporate vitamin C into your regular diet. 

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