Amazing Benefits of Vitamin C
A water soluble vitamin and also known as L-Ascorbic
acid, Vitamin C is responsible for creating and maintaining “collagen” i.e the
glue which holds the body together and makes skin firm, healthy and flexible.
Vitamin C is so plentiful, that it is rare to be deficient in it, Japneet
Dhaliwal enlists the benefits of Vitamin C and the sources!
Boosts Immunity
One of the major reasons why Vitamin C should be included in
your daily diet is that, defi ciency of it can reduce the body’s resistance
against certain pathogens. Many dermatologists suggest that Vitamin C
invigorates the immune system by intensifying the strength and protection of
the organism. Not only this, Vitamin C also reduces the severity of various
allergies and fi ghts off infections.
Helps treat allergies
Allergies are caused
when our body liberates histamine, a biochemical; and adequate consumption of
Vitamin C reduces the release of histamine, thereby providing protection
against allergies. Some researchers even suggest that autoimmune diseases and
the related allergies can also be managed by Vitamin C.
Improves Skin Texture
Collagen provides the
composition for the blood vessels.The petite blood vessels beneath the skin
carry oxygen and nutrients that keep the skin healthy. Without suffi cient
nutrients, the skin will become rough and dry. Creams, lotions, serums and body
washes containing Vitamin C ameliorate the appearance and texture of skin.
Vitamin C increases the development of elastin which thickens, protects and
repairs the skin cells.
Enhances Hair Growth I
nsuffi cient intake of Vitamin C may be the root cause for a
numerous hair related problems that affect our hair growth. Defi ciency in
Vitamin C may result in dry frizzy hair and split ends.These hair
Symptoms of low Vitamin C levels in body
Poor Immune, Unexplainable weight gain, Easy bruising,
Swollen gums, Bleeding gums, Slow wound healing, Gingivitis (infl ammation of
the gums), Dry and splitting hair, Dry red spots on the skin, Rough, dry, scaly
skin
conditions may further lead to hair loss and breakage. Free
radicals damage our hair by making it weak, brittle and thin which hinders hair
growth.The antioxidant properties of Vitamin C reduce the formation of free
radicals and their affect on our body.
Protects Against Skin Discoloration
Vitamin C acts as a
protection guard for DNA and protects it from photochemical reactions which can
lead to tumour, skin discoloration and numerous types of skin cancer. It also
obstructs the production of pyrimidine dimers that are the main cause of
melanomas in humans.Vitamin C improves dark discoloration like age spots and
freckles and leave your skin looking fresh, smooth and youthful.
Heals Burns and Wounds
Vitamin C can help in recovery of wounds and can reduce the
requirements of ventilation in patients with severe burns.The antioxidants
present in vitamin C also help in treating burn lesions. High consumption of
Vitamin C also reduces capillary leakage post burn injury
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