HEALTH BENEFIT OF VITAMIN C

Vitamin C also known as ascorbic acid is an essential vitamin needed by the body system which implies that the body cannot manufactured vitamin C, for this, it can only be introduced to the body as a supplement, Nonetheless, it serves a variety of functions and has been linked to numerous health benefits.

CHEMICAL STRUCTURE OF VITAMIN C

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It has a high water solubility and is found primarily in fruits and vegetables such as oranges, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bell peppers, broccoli, kale, and spinach.

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According to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements, the recommended daily intake for vitamin C is 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men.

Vitamin C has the following health benefits:

IT LOWER BODY RISK TO CHRONIC DISEASES

Antioxidants are molecules that boost the immune system. Vitamin C is known to be a powerful antioxidant that can naturally strengthen the body's. They accomplish this by shielding cells from potentially harmful molecules known as free radicals.

PREVENT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

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High blood pressure puts you at risk for heart disease, which is the leading cause of death worldwide, according to WHO research. Taking a vitamin C supplement helped relax the blood vessels, which helped blood flow within the heart, lowering blood pressure.

IT REDUCE RISK OF HEART DISEASE

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According to WHO, heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide.
High blood pressure, high triglyceride or LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, and low HDL (good) cholesterol levels are all risk factors for heart disease. Vitamin C may help reduce these risk factors, which may lower the risk of heart disease.

IT REDUCES BLOOD URIC ACID LEVELS AND HELP TO PREVENT GOUT ATTACKS

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Gout symptoms appear when there is an abnormally high level of uric acid in the blood. The body produces uric acid as a waste product. It may crystallize and deposit in the joints at high concentrations.

PROTECTS YOUR MEMORY AND THINKING FROM DETERIORATION DUE TO AGING

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Dementia is a broad term that refers to symptoms of impaired thinking and memory.
If you don't get enough vitamin C from your diet, vitamin C supplements can help you avoid conditions like dementia.