Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and is needed for the production of collagen, the “glue” that strengthens the bodies muscles and blood vessels. Vitamin C is also important in wound healing as a natural antihistamine, fighting viruses, and aids in the formation of liver bile. Finally, it helps to detoxify alcohol and other substances. (more…)
In real life, sometimes many people are diagnosed having vitamin C deficiency by their health care professionals and they are then advised to take vitamin C supplements. What exactly vitamin C is and how they offer benefits to our overall health system. Actually Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid, as isolated during 1928. In this article, we will begin our discussion by giving a brief overview on what vitamin C is and then continue our discussion by analyzing its potential benefits, its availability in nature and associated side effects. (more…)