Vitamins and the Benefits of Vitamin C

Vitamins and the Benefits of  Vitamin C

Vitamins are organic compounds essential to sustain life. We need to consume Vitamins like Vitamin A,Vitamin E, Vitamin D and Vitamin C  because our body either does not produce enough of them or none at all. They're present in natural foodstuffs and available as supplements as well. The most famous of all vitamins is vitamin C which is found in fruits such as Citrus fruits (i.e. oranges, grapefruit), Guavas, Papayas, strawberries, watermelon and kiwifruit. Also in vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, cantaloupe, baked potatoes, tomatoes, red and green hot chili peppers.
Vitamin C is essential for the human body. It is a basic need for the growth and repair of all our body's tissues as well as the reproduction of collagen, which is a vital protein for strengthening bone, skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Vitamin C is an antioxidant. Antioxidants block some of the damage and mutation of DNA caused by free radicals thus protecting the cells from cancer initiation on one hand, and preventing malignant cell to develop into a dangerous tumor on the other hand. Moreover, as an antioxidant, vitamin C lowers the risk of heart disease and strokes by maintaining even blood pressure, preventing cholesterol from oxidizing and keeping artery walls safe from being damaged. In addition to that, the antioxidant function of  Vitamin C in the lungs and airways helps asthmatics to relief from asthmatic symptoms.
The list goes on; Vitamin C also helps the body to absorb, transport and store iron, fights cataracts (having a blurry vision) by increasing the amount of blood flow to the eye, and can shorten the duration of cold as the immune system needs extra Vitamin C at then. In addition to that, Vitamin C is helpful for maintaining healthy gums, healing wounds, better skin appearance, and much more.
It's very important to realize that vitamin C is substantial for our bodies, and so it's very important for all of us to include this vitamin in our diets.

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