Vitamin C is one of the most popular vitamins out there, and for good reason! It’s essential for many bodily functions, from aiding in healing wounds to promoting a healthy immune system.
It is a water-soluble vitamin which means it needs to be replenished daily because any excess is flushed out in your urine.
Here are just some of the awesome health-benefiting, super powers that it possesses:
Immune booster
Vitamin C helps to stimulate the production of white blood cells, which are essential for fighting off infections and helps them to function more effectively. Taking Vitamin C supplements regularly may help boost your immunity so you don’t get sick as easily or stay sick as long if you do catch a virus or infection.
Skin and wound healing
There are several components necessary for wound healing, including protein and collagen synthesis. Studies show that increased levels of Vitamin C promote these activities and speed up the rate at which wounds heal. Not only that but it helps reduce inflammation caused by infection or injury.
Integral to bones, joint health and more!
Just like collagen helps to keep skin healthy, it does the same for your bones, hair, joints, teeth and connective tissue.
Vitamin C also helps to protect our skin from oxidative stress so getting this nutrient daily has huge benefits for your whole body.
Supports the brain and nervous system
Vitamin C is found in high concentrations in the brain and neuroendocrine tissue and plays an important role in the nervous system. Sufficient levels of Vitamin C are needed to support memory and cognitive function.
Vitamin C also supports a healthy adrenal gland which is the gland involved in regulating metabolism, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions.
Aids absorption of iron
Iron is required for immune function and to ensure the health of red blood cells for transporting oxygen throughout the body. Vitamin C supports the absorption of iron, making it easier for your child to get adequate amounts of this essential nutrient.
Whole-body antioxidant benefits
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that works to neutralise free radicals (atoms produced by normal cell processes or by external sources like pollution) - which can cause damage to your child's healthy body cells.
Vitamin C helps protect different cells and tissues throughout the body by making them less penetrable to free radicals - helping to strengthen your body's natural defences.
Summary
In summary, there are many great reasons why everyone should make sure they consume enough Vitamin C on a daily basis! So start stocking up on Vitamin C rich foods such as citrus fruits, strawberries, broccoli, kale, kiwifruit and papaya or take a Vitamin C supplement.
