Top 5 Benefits of having Vitamin C

Well first of all let me admit I am not the healthiest eater, nor am I good at eating vitamin C rich fruit and vegetables. But know taking vitamin C has many benefits for the body. Also known as Ascorbic acid. I used to take vitamin C supplements very regular in 2019, but this year I have been a bit scatty and not replacing the supplements when I ran out. Then the pandemic hit. Priorities was getting Loo rolls and essential food items. And when on Facebook one day, a person I am friends with but only recently this year has a online shop where she sell natural products. I saw she was selling vitamin C powder, and thought oh I need to get this, which I did. And Holland and Barrett was not doing the 1 penny sale offer, and I only liked the chewable ones. This is the first time of purchasing vitamin C in powder form, but glad I purchased it.

Like I have said my diet is not the best below are fruit and vegetables wth a good source of Vitamin C

• Oranges and Orange juice (from concerntrate is preferred)
• Strawberries
• Red and Green Peppers
• Blackcurrants
• Broccoli
• Brussel sprouts
• Potatoes
• Kiwi fruit
• Spinach

(resource NHS.UK website)

HOW DO I TAKE VITAMIN C POWDER?

You can consume Vitamin C powder in various ways, adding it to plain water, or a fruit juice, or even when making smoothies. I consume it either in the morning or during the day, but adding half a teaspoon to water and drinking it. And now as the season is changing I am going to stock up on this powder. I purchased this Vitamin C powder on BLACKPOUNDDAY back in June 2020. From a Black owned business called Naturally You Coach when you can find many organic rich food products from

It is best not to go over the recommended dosage, and if you are unsure to take Vitamin C powder please seek medical advice from your Heath Advisor (Doctor).

THE TOP 5 BENEFITS OF HAVING VITAMIN C

1. Vitamin C is a vital nutrient for body health, it helps form and maintain bones, skin, and blood vessels. And aids in repairing the body when recovering from illness and injuries, aka strengthening the body natural defences.
2. Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant, that helps boost your blood antioxidant levels. Which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases including heart disease. Can also lower blood pressure and helps prevent Gout attacks (inflammation of the joints)
3. Vitamin C infused in skincare products, helps the skin fight anti-ageing. Helps with blemishes and hyperpigmentation (darken patches on the the skin due to scarring) And also known to even out the skin-tone and regeneration process which helps the skin and body repair damaged skin cells. Moisturisers to serums, serums will have a higher concentration of Vitamin C, so you will see improvements on the skin in lesser time than using a moisturiser.
4. It has been said that having a good intake of Vitamin C can delay symptoms of Dementia, and having low levels of Vitamin C has been linked to an increased risk of memory and thinking disorders like Dementia. Having a high intake of Vitamin C, has been shown to have a protective effect.
5. Vitamin C can help to prevent Iron defiency. Iron and Vitamin C work together, Vitamin C absorbing Iron binding to it and helping it to travel to the Intestines. With this action the body can more easily absorb Iron into the Body. Iron rich foods include –

• Red Meat
• Pork
• Seafood
• Dark green leafy vegetables, including Spinach (Remember it was the cartoon character POPEYE’S favourite food to eat and gave him muscles)
• Iron fortified Cereals, Bread, Pasta
• Peas

HOW ARE YOU CONSUMING VITAMIN C?

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