#VitaminC As An #Antioxidant And Its Importance To Our Body
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Vitamin c as an Antioxidant – it is the first line of antioxidant and the most important antioxidant in the body.
Vitamin c beneficial effects
Vitamin c plays an important role in all immune system function particularly enhancing White blood cell function, it also possess many biochemical effects similar to interferon, The body’s natural antiviral and anti cancer compound.
it performs many function that may offer protection against cancer ,A high vitamin C intake reduces the risk virtually all forms of cancer.
Another major function of vitamin c is the manufacture of collagen, the main protein substance of human body. Since collagen is such an important protein for the structures like connective tissue, cartilage, tendons etc that holds our body together.
Vitamin C is vital for wound repair and healthy gums, it also helps in lowering cholesterol
However we all goes via stresses such as chemical, emotional, psychological and physical stress, our urinary system excretes Vitamin c at a significantly increased rate, thereby depleting Vitamin c level and increasing the body’s need for Vitamin C .
Also prolonged use of antibiotics, smoking cigarettes, other allergens in the environment can impair body’s ability to absorb Vitamin C.
So it’s highly recommend to take extra vitamin c in the form of supplementation or Vitamin C rich food to keep immune system working properly during times of these stress situations.
Vitamin C rich foods include citrus fruits and vegetables such as broccoli, peppers, potato and Brussels sprouts. Exposure to air destroys vitamin c so it is important to eat fresh fruits as quickly as possible. for example freshly sliced cucumbers if left standing loose 41 to 49 percentage of vitamin c content.
Athletes and those who do vigorous workouts such as #bodybuilders, Cross Fit athletes, and weight lifters must consume 500mg of vitamin c immediately after their training. So that it will help to reduce the oxidative stress occurred during the workouts.
For a healthy individual a daily dosage of 500mg is sufficient to promote exceptional antioxidant protection and health benefits. Also make sure that you should not rely only on supplements to meet all your Vitamin c requirements.
I will be discussing about the Vitamin E and its importance in the next episode
So pleases stay tuned this is your Friendly Nutritionist Jis Philipson.
