Why Is Vitamin C Important?

Vitamin C or the popular L-ascorbic acid plays an important role in collagen production. These precious proteins have the function to make the blood vessels stronger and assist in the growth and development of all tissues.

Although very rare, vitamin C deficiency is still possible. One of the popular diseases associated with vitamin C deficiency is scurvy. This disease is common among people who avoid eating fruits and vegetables, for some reason. It usually causes spots on the scalp, gum problems, which can lead to tooth loss. Another dangerous side effect of vitamin C deficiency is the inability of blood to clot (due to collagen), which can cause people to bleed to death. Other symptoms of vitamin C deficiency are:

• Dry hair

• Bleeding from the nose

• obesity caused by slow metabolism

• Anemia

• weak teeth

• Arthritis

• damaged bone growth

It is suggested that the best dose of vitamin C should be between 60 mg-3 grams a day. Vitamin C is readily available through fresh fruits and vegetables. Let's name a few of them: broccoli, strawberries, peppers, kiwi, spinach, lemon or orange juice, and so on.

What Are the Benefits of Vitamin C?

The effects and symptoms of the disease we mentioned earlier can be reduced if you take vitamin C daily. In addition, vitamin C has many other benefits, such as:

It is a powerful anti-oxidant which means it can reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. This is because it does not allow cholesterol in the blood to oxidize.

• It plays an important role in regulating blood pressure levels as well as blood sugar levels.

• Men and women who struggle with infertility can really benefit from vitamin C.

• Because it is anti-oxidant, it successfully prevents cancer and similar diseases.

• It is good for the skin and makes healing wounds faster.

• Cold treatment and some allergies cannot be imagined without vitamin C.

What about taking too much vitamin C?

Some health complications may occur if vitamin C is taken too much and for longer periods: digestive problems, diarrhea, fever, intense back pain, headaches, kidney stones and more. Therefore, it is important to use vitamin C and other vitamins in the recommended dose. There are many vitamin C rich foods so the recommended daily amount can be easily obtained; All you have to do is change your diet plan a bit.

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