The Miracle Vitamin

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), a “miracle vitamin” for some people to have the books.
Unfortunately, although vitamin C is an anti-virus and do not support the immune system is not always the magic bullet that cancer or even a common cold will beat! In fact, some recent research suggests that the claims of Dr. Pauling might be slightly overestimated.

Vitamin C, like most vitamin and mineral supplements are especially useful body actually do his job. Lack of vitamin C the body can be predisposed to certain diseases, and a good intake either through diet or supplements daily vitamin can help prevent certain diseases and conditions. I personally would throw in a yoga and meditation, but they are fun shapes MY recreation, relaxation and exercise, I think.

SOURCE

Vitamin C is water-soluble vitamins, and not stored in the body. The best known sources of vitamin C are citrus and other fruits – oranges, mandarins, limes, guava, lime, papaya, strawberry, blackcurrant, orange and mango – and various vegetables. Some vegetables that contain vitamin C, including kale, sweet and hot peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, sprouts, cabbage, potatoes, kale, spinach, watercress and.

INFLUENCE

Vitamin C is a valuable nutrients for tissue growth, cell membrane protection against toxic waste, wound healing, and, as I said, supporting the immune system. Support the growth of collagen and cartilage, protecting in this way many effects of aging.

As an antioxidant, vitamin C helps fight free radicals, and can help with cancer, high cholesterol, cataracts, diabetes, allergies, asthma, and periodontal disease.

The effectiveness of vitamin C is supposed to be increased when taken with vitamin E.

Dose

The recommended daily intake of vitamin C is 60 mg per day for adults, although many people in the footsteps of Dr. Pauling, with higher doses in hopes of preventing colds and counteracting the effects of aging. However, at higher doses there may be some toxicity with a side effect of diarrhea. In some cases, high doses of vitamin C cause kidney stones and anemia, due to interference with the absorption of vitamin B12.

Reminder: Vitamin C is water soluble, and to flush the unused portion of the body so that the daily intake of foods rich in vitamin C or multivitamin supplements with possible values.

Shortage

The most famous of vitamin C deficiency is scurvy, a disease characterized by weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin lesions. Frequent infections, serious colds, nose bleeds, fatigue, and joint pain may also reflect a deficit.