Found abundantly in various fruits and vegetables and found in many skin serums and anti-aging products, vitamin C is a powerful micronutrient and vital part of the human diet, with health benefits ranging from boosting immunity to limiting damage caused by free radicals at the cellular level.
What is vitamin C?
It is also known as ascorbic acid and is found naturally in various citrus and other fruits, as well as in many vegetables. Most animals can synthesize it, but unfortunately humans and several other mammalian families are not among them. This means that they must obtain it from their diet, as it performs a number of important functions for the normal functioning of the body.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and cofactor in many enzymatic reactions involved in the regulation of a wide range of important biological functions such as neurotransmitter synthesis, wound healing, collagen production, absorption of other vitamins and minerals such as iron. It is water-soluble, meaning that excess amounts are excreted in the urine. This means that there is no risk of hypervitaminosis, and that the body cannot store it and must consume it regularly through food.
Vitamin C deficiency is associated with the disease scurvy, caused by disorders in collagen production. Its most characteristic symptoms are weakened immunity, gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), easy bruising, etc. In the past, this disease was quite common among sailors during long voyages.
This Natural Factors vitamin C supplement is in a sustained-release form that replicates the natural digestive process. It also includes citrus bioflavonoids, which work synergistically with the vitamin to enhance its antioxidant effects and help strengthen capillaries.
What are the benefits of taking vitamin C?
→ Has powerful antioxidant properties – Vitamin C counteracts the formation of free radicals that cause oxidative stress and damage cells. Antioxidants have been found to aid in the treatment and prevention of numerous chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, and even cancer.
→ Reduces the risk of anemia – Anemia is a condition characterized by a reduced number of red blood cells, which leads to disruptions in the supply of oxygen to the cells in the body. It is characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, chest pain and is most often due to a lack of iron in the body. Vitamin C stimulates the absorption of iron and thus helps prevent the most common type of anemia – iron deficiency.
→ Boosts immunity – One of the most well-known benefits of vitamin C is its ability to improve immune health. It’s no wonder that consuming foods rich in this micronutrient is recommended as a first step when cold and flu symptoms appear. Scientific studies show that vitamin C helps relieve symptoms and reduce the duration of respiratory tract infections, and reduces the risk of other conditions such as pneumonia, malaria, and diarrhea.
Vitamin C also helps control high blood pressure and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, contributes to lowering uric acid levels and thus helps prevent gout attacks, speeds up wound recovery and improves skin health.
Method of administration:
Take ½ tablet daily.
