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During winter season, when we are fighting with cold, it is Vitamin C, who plays crucial antioxidant role in our body. It plays very important role in building our immune system. Below are Vitamin C's most important benefits for our health:
source1. Vitamin C helps in production of collagen which is structural protein and builds joint cartilage especially during hiking activities during summer. According to latest study, vitamin C improves healing in case of tendon and soft tissues injuries. 2. The anitoxidant properties of vitamin C makes our skin healthy, glowing and youthful. It also helps to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on our skin and protects it from radical damage. 3. Before the start of summer vacations, our immune system requires some insurance. Vitamin C provides this insurance to our immune system by supporting its components. If we fell ill during summer vacation, vitamin C can ease the symptoms and prevents cold and respiratory infections. According to studies, the deficiency of vitamin C leads to impaired immunity and susceptibility to infections. 4. Vitamin C is directly linked with health of our heart. It improves the cholestrol levels and health of blood vessels during summer heat and humidity. So it is recommended to increase the intake of vitamin C during summer. High usage of vitamin C reduces the risk of heart attack. 5. Vitamin C helps to protect our eyes from UV damage and improves the health of blood vessels in the eye especially during summer season. Some of the natural sources of vitamin C are listed below: - *One large yellow pepper contains 341 mg of vitamin C* - *One cup of sliced strawberries contain 98 mg of vitamin C* - *One cup of cubed papaya contains 88 mg of vitamin C* - *One cup of chopped broccoli contains 81 mg of vitamin C* - *One medium kiwi contains 64 mg of vitamin C* - *One cup cubed cantaloupe contains 59 mg of vitamin C* - *One cup chopped kale contains 20 mg of vitamin C* - *One cup of cherry tomotoes contains 19 mg of vitamin C* There are also Vitamin C suppliments available in the market. There are four types of Vitamin C supplements. Food based vitamin C, Bioflavonoid combinations, buffered forms and fat-soluble forms.
Originally posted here: https://hive.blog/health/@munawar1235/vitamin-c-acts-as-a-travel-insurance-for-our-immune-system
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