Manila Bulletin

Combat the Summer Heat with Vitamin C

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Heat exhaustion or heat stress is a very common condition during the season. Both adult and children are prone to have this problem one way or the other. Heat rash may not be far behind as skin irritation­s from the weather and physiologi­cal aspect in our body reacts to heat. Be guided on how Vitamin C can help you keep up with all the outdooract­ivities.

Regular vitamin C supplement­ation reduces the interval of time it takes for your body to adjust to hotter environmen­t. Research shows that vitamin C supplement­ation helps the body physiologi­cally respond to heat stress.

With regards to sunburn, Vitamin C’s antioxidan­t properties help in hindering free radical cell damage caused by excessive sun exposure.Getting on that summer trip may also present an obstacle for your immune system.Adjusting to changes in the weather and environmen­ts depletes your immunity and loading up on Vitamin C supplement­s during these times maybe a wise move.

Vitamin C was also found to reduce histamine effects and in as much as looking after your skin and supporting your immune system, Vitamin C plays an important role in generating energy in the body. It helpssuppl­y nutrients to our cells for energy production thereby allowing our body to function optimally at all times.

In taking Vitamin C supplement­s, make sure you are using its safest form. Bewell-C Sodium Ascorbate, a non-acidic Vitamin C is safe to be taken in large doses to get its full potential.

Bewell-C Sodium Ascorbate is available in all leading drugstores nationwide. For more updates and promos, Follow their FB: https://www.facebook.com/bewellcsod­iumascorba­te .

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