3 Reasons to Take Vitamin C and Lysine Now!

1. Immune Health

This is a no-brainer – Vitamin C supports a healthy immune system which is essential in cold and flu season. Vitamin C and frequent hand-washing are two of the easiest steps to take for staying healthy.

2. Collagen Formation for Heart Health and more…

Vitamin C is required to manufacture healthy collagen, the glue that holds cells together, just like mortar is needed for bricks. Lysine, like steel rods in cement, makes collagen stronger. A lack of vitamin C and lysine results in poor collagen and weak arteries. Coronary arteries are under more pressure than any other artery in the body. Without sufficient vitamin C and lysine the constant pounding causes minute cracks in collagen, contributing to atherosclerosis, blood clots or rupturing of a weakened artery, resulting in a stroke. Collagen keeps gums and cartilage healthy too – reducing tooth loss and painful joints. If that’s not enough, all the beauty experts will also tell you collagen helps keep skin looking youthful.

3. Wound Healing, Cold Sores, Shingles

The essential amino acid lysine is probably best known for its use in those with herpes simplex infections. It helps reduce the severity and duration of cold sores, and combined with vitamin C promotes wound healing and helps fight shingles infections. To maintain optimal health and improve your chances of reaching 90+, I recommend Medi-C Plus® with high dose vitamin C and lysine – just mix with your morning juice. I started taking high dose vitamin C and lysine after my heart attack 20 years ago: I still enjoy travelling, writing my columns and I also rappelled down Toronto City Hall to help raise funds for Make-A-Wish® Canada. I turned 94 this year - not bad!