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Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an essential water soluble nutrient. It performs many functions to keep the body healthy.
Vitamin C Health Benefits
For treating colds - It strengthens the immune system.
For treating cancer - It is one of the antioxidants that protect the body from damage by free radicals and helps the body in healing from infections.
For improving digestion - It helps in the processing of carbohydrates and the production of fats and proteins.
For skin problems - It helps in the formation of connective tissue, promotes tissue growth and repair.
For treating depression - It stimulates production of certain hormones and brain chemicals.
For treating anxiety and fatigue - It maintains health in times of stress.
Foods Rich in Vitamin C
It is found in all types of fruits, especially citrus, strawberries, melons, as well as fresh green vegetables, tomatoes, potatoes, and, in much smaller amounts, in meat, fish, and dairy products.
Vitamin C and Menopause
At menopause we experience depression, anxiety and fatigue. Vitamin C is very effective in combating these symptoms.
Weight gain is a major menopause symptom. Vitamin C helps the digestive system and fruit and especially vegetables are very low in calories. A healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables will help with the weight problem and make us more energized.
Bone loss is dramatically increased at menopause. Vitamin C helps in the process of absorption of Calcium in order to keep the bones healthy.
Vitamin C Deficiency
General symptoms are anemia, easy bruising, nose bleeds, slow healing of wounds, joint pain, frequent infections.
Scurvy - a serious disease caused by Vitamin C deficiency, with symptoms like swelling of joints, hair loss, teeth loss, bleeding and bruising easily.
Interesting Facts
Vitamin C is much more abundant in fresh fruit and vegetables. Cooking causes Vitamin C loss. The best way to cook veggies is to steam them!
Storing fruit and vegetables for too long causes vitamin C loss. Use as much fresh produce as possible and keep it in the fridge until use!
Canned fruit and vegetables have a lower Vitamin C content. Frozen fruit and vegetables have more vitamin C content. If you can't have fresh produce, go for frozen instead of canned!
It is well known that Oranges contain the highest amounts of Vitamin C. Recent studies revealed the fact that Kiwis and Paw Paw (Papaya) are twice as rich in vitamin C than Oranges! Add it to your fruit salad with confidence!
Don't forget! Like minerals, excess vitamins can produce toxic effects. The toxic ranges do not apply to each individual. Dosage must be prescribed individually, because some people may be able to absorb more than others. Ask your doctor before taking any supplements.
Don't forget! Like minerals, excess vitamins can produce toxic effects. The toxic ranges do not apply to each individual. Dosage must be prescribed individually, because some people may be able to absorb more than others.