Vitamin C also known as Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble
vitamin found in many foods particularly fruits and vegetables. It is called a water-soluble
vitamin because it dissolves easily in water and, in general, readily excreted
from the body, hence because they are not readily stored, more consistent
intake is important. The foods rich in vitamin C include broccoli, cantaloupe,
orange juice, papaya, red, green or yellow pepper, sweet potato, strawberries and
tomatoes.
vitamin found in many foods particularly fruits and vegetables. It is called a water-soluble
vitamin because it dissolves easily in water and, in general, readily excreted
from the body, hence because they are not readily stored, more consistent
intake is important. The foods rich in vitamin C include broccoli, cantaloupe,
orange juice, papaya, red, green or yellow pepper, sweet potato, strawberries and
tomatoes.
Evidence does not support its use for prevention of common
cold, however some evidence suggests that regular use may shorten the length of
colds. Just as explained in the study of a researcher Mark Moyad, MD, MDH of
the University of Michigan “There is a good evidence taking vitamin C for colds
and flu can reduce the risk of developing further complications such as;
pneumonia and lung infection” says Moyad. Also, a recent study showed vitamin C
was beneficial to individuals whose immune system was weakened due to stress, a
condition which is very common in our society.
It is also used to treat and prevent scurvy, a disease
resulting from deficiency of vitamin C characterized by spots on and bleeding
under the skin, spongy gums and poor wound healing. It also encourages
production of white blood cells, collagen and connective tissue synthesis. Vitamin
C is easily absorbed in food and in pill form, and can enhance the absorption
of iron when the two are eaten together.
resulting from deficiency of vitamin C characterized by spots on and bleeding
under the skin, spongy gums and poor wound healing. It also encourages
production of white blood cells, collagen and connective tissue synthesis. Vitamin
C is easily absorbed in food and in pill form, and can enhance the absorption
of iron when the two are eaten together.