Vitamin C Is Not Just for a Cold!

on


Vitamin C is known as ascorbic acid. I remember my doctor always told me to take vitamin C supplements with my iron pill. Now I know why. This is because it absorbs iron fast. Vitamin C helps fight gout and flare-ups. Vitamin C is good for your immune. It is also good for your skin, high blood pressure and heart health. As well as cataracts, glaucoma, and it fights respiratory tract infections, (Link, 2019). It is high in antioxidants. Antioxidants fight off diseases. Vitamin C is good for your cholesterol and triglycerides levels. Some research has shown that vitamin C also helps with brain support. When combined with vitamin E, it helps lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, (Link, 2019).  
Instead of taking the vitamin C supplement you can just eat the foods that contains it. What foods have the highest amount of vitamin C?  
  •  Strawberries
  •  Guava
  •  Bell Peppers
  •  Oranges
  •  Broccoli
  •  Papaya
  •  Kiwi
  •  Tomatoes
  •  Kale 
  •  Snow Peas

Comments

Post a Comment