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Vitamin C
Vitamin C, aka Ascorbic Acid, is probably the
most well known vitamin today. This was also the
first vitamin discovered by man, and it needs to be replaced in our bodies
daily. Vitamin C is another powerful antioxidant which can help our bodies
fight free radicals, harmful chemicals and environmental pollutants which make
us age faster than we should.
Vitamin C's primary role is to help our body's form collagen and help us
absorb iron. Vitamin C is usually used internally as a supplement, but it can
also be used externally on the skin. It's actually excellent to use for facial
treatments because of it's collagen and anti-oxidant properties.
Taking larger amounts of Vitamin C when you feel a cold coming on has been
extremely helpful for many people to help reduce the affects of the cold and
the severity of the symptoms. When you're using higher amounts of vitamin C,
though, it's a good idea to add extra Vitamin B complexes and Calcium because
high amounts of Vitamin C will flush those out of your system.
There is a very long list of things Vitamin C is essential for inside our
bodies. This isn't all inclusive here, but we've tried to be extensive in the
room we have. Vitamin C helps prevent disease, bacterial and viral infections
in our bodies. This is why it's so important to take while we're sick.
Vitamin C also helps with diabetes and cancer and it can help the body handle
stress better. It's useful for treating allergies and sinus problems, and it
is excellent to use for tonsil and ear infections.
Vitamin C also helps the heart and circulatory system. It helps improve
circulation of the blood, helps prevent hardening of the arteries, and helps
prevent high blood cholesterol. It also gives us added energy, increases our
mental abilities, helps improve our complexion and fingernails, and helps keep
us looking younger.
A few signs that a person could be deficient in vitamin C include having
swollen and painful joints, having frequent nosebleeds and bleeding gums,
getting bruises easily, and having weak bones and teeth.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are the natural food sources of Vitamin C. These
can include apples, oranges, lemons, limes, potatoes, broccoli, cabbage,
tomatoes and cherries. If you like spicy foods, green and red peppers are also
excellent sources of Vitamin C.
Herbal sources of vitamin C are plentiful too. Parsley actually contains more
Vitamin C than citrus fruits do, and it has a large variety of other
nutritional elements, vitamins and minerals. Other excellent herbs include
Alfalfa, Capsicum (Cayenne), Chickweed, Dandelion, Garlic, Ginger, Kelp,
Peppermint and Thyme.
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