Benefits of vitamin C
IF you are having flu, fever or a runny nose, besides seeking medication from health professionals, what are the alternative options you would look for?
Some might opt for vitamin C supplementation as an alternative remedy to shorten the number of sick days.(1)
This may be due to vitamin C supplement tasting better and the dosage is easier to comply with as compared to medicine.
Vitamin C plays a vital role in building up our immune system to fight pathogenic infections when we are sick. It is specifically required as we are often exposed to pollution, changes in temperature, chronic stress, poor dietary lifestyle and lack of exercise that lead to decrease of immunity.
Signs and symptoms of vitamin C deficiency are:
– Scurvy
– Bleeding gums
– Slow wound healing – Frequent nosebleeds – Splitting hair
– Dry and scaly skin
Selecting the right vitamin C supplement
We all know that vitamin C is easily available in fruits and vegetables.
However, there are risk factors that reduce the availability or absorption of vitamin C in our body.
Vitamin C is heat-sensitive and water-soluble. Add on an unhealthy lifestyle such as smoking or picky eaters with a limited intake of fruits and vegetables, it can be challenging to ensure sufficient intake of the nutrient.
When it comes to choosing a suitable vitamin C supplement, you have to factor in your needs and health condition.
– High dose vitamin C: Choose once-a-day dosage of 1,000mg vitamin C.
– Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids: Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. Bioflavonoids are plant-derived compounds mainly found in citrus fruits that work synergistically with vitamin C to increase the utilisation and absorption of vitamin C in the body
– Vitamin C in ascorbate form: If you suffer from stomach gastric issue, choose vitamin C in ascorbate form, as it is gentle to your stomach.
– For a hectic lifestyle: Opt for vitamin C in sachet form. Sachets are convenient and easier to bring around when you are on the go for work or travelling.
– Vitamin C for caffeine lovers: As caffeine is a mild diuretic, it increases the excretion of water via urine, as vitamin C is watersoluble. Therefore, absorption and bioavailability is reduced.
– Vitamin C for a stressful lifestyle: Stress is a major issue for many people and accelerates the production of free radicals, increasing oxidative stress and reduces antioxidant levels. Therefore vitamin C serves as an antioxidant to maintain a greater amount of vitamin C storage in the body.
Looking for an immune system booster? Do not hesitate to increase your intake of vitamin C especially those leading a stressful lifestyle and want to stay healthy. Vitamin C in a sachet form provides convenience and is the easiest way to maintain your health.
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