Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an essential vitamin. Although your body can’t produce it, it has many health benefits and is considered a powerhouse antioxidant. When used on a regular basis, Vitamin C can help you combat a variety of skin based problems. It is found in a variety of foods to include oranges, pomegranates, strawberries, kiwi fruit, peppers, potatoes, blackcurrants, broccoli, kale and spinach. Incorporating even a few of these things into your diet will help you to see a difference in the appearance of your skin and function of your body. A severe lack of vitamin C can lead to scurvy. It is important that you get enough vitamin C in your diet in order to maintain a good level of health.

Let’s take a look at what Vitamin C can do for you:

It can reduce your risk of heart disease

According to the World Health Organisation, heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. There are many contributing factors to the development of heart disease such as high blood pressure or low cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that those who have a diet rich in vitamin-c diet are 25% less likely to get heart disease. 

Boosts immunity

Vitamin C can help boost your immune system. It can encourage the production of white blood cells and help them to function more effectively within the body. These cells help to protect the body against infection. Vitamin C is also essential to the skin’s defence system. It acts as an antioxidant and can also help to heal wounds faster. 

Helps to prevent iron deficiency 

Iron is a vital nutrient that plays a large role within the human body. It is needed to make red blood cells and to transport oxygen around the body. Vitamin C can help to improve the amount of iron that the body absorbs from food. This means that it can help reduce the risk of anemia among those prone to iron deficiency, especially those on a plant based or meat-free diet. 

As well as helping to combat these potential risks, Vitamin C can help boost collagen in the skin, improve elasticity, protect skin from sun damage, reduce discolouration, minimise redness and inflammation and contribute to the appearance of a healthy glow. With that in mind, why not give it a go? 

Browse our collection of products containing Vitamin C here.

 

Sources: Healthline, NHS, Naturismo.