C Your Way To Good Health

If it's good enough for a pirate, it's good enough for me. I am, of course, referring to vitamin C aka ascorbic acid. Vitamin C is one of the most popular nutritional supplements around. It has been used to address everything from the common cold to joint repair. It is an important water soluble anti-oxidant in the fight against free radicals it is safe and should be taken daily.

Sources of Vitamin C
Vitamin C is present in fresh fruits especially citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, pineapples, grapefruits and others. It can also be found in vegetables like lettuce(the darker the better), spinach, cabbage, broccoli and certain variety of beans. Papaya, strawberries, kiwi fruits and broccoli have a very high amount of vitamin C in them. More than oranges even.

Benefits of Vitamin C

• Aids in the healing of wounds
• Reduces cholesterol and helps prevent heart disease
• Essential for maintaining healthy teeth, tendons, and organs.
• A natural antihistamine and anti-oxidant.
• A cancer fighter.
• Helps maintain good vision.

Others who may need to take the supplement are those who suffer from lack of energy. Although it's a safe vitamin (considered non-toxic even at very high doses.), certain precaution must be taken when using vitamin C supplements. Always consults a physician before starting a supplement program. And as always thanks for your ear and keep reading!