Vitamin C:
"The 'anti-fatigue' or the 'booster,' as it is known. Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is water-soluble and therefore cannot be stored in our body. It must be consumed to be absorbed. It is also eliminated very quickly from our body.
Benefits of Vitamin C:
- Strengthens the immune system. Vitamin C is recognized for its contribution to the immune system, first and foremost! It is true that the instinct is to consume it at the onset of a cold or flu.
- It is involved in collagen production. It therefore plays an important role in the healing process of wounds and fractures, as well as in slowing down the aging process.
- Plays a key role in the construction of the skeleton and dentition
- Powerful antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals
- Maintains the good health of blood vessels and helps prevent cardiovascular disorders
- Promotes the health of skin, hair, and nails
- Protects the body against the potential development of cancer
- Promotes weight loss
- Has an effective antihistamine action in the treatment of allergies
- Improves mood, helps reduce stress, fatigue, and anxiety
Symptoms of a vitamin C deficiency:
It is quite rare nowadays to see a true vitamin C deficiency. A deficiency would more likely have another cause, such as malabsorption of food due to an illness, a higher demand from the body (e.g., pregnancy, infectious disease, etc.). It is more often detected in elderly people, alcoholics, or smokers.
The symptoms may be:
- Irritability
- Fatigue
- Sensitivity to infections
- Small capillary hemorrhages
- Slower wound healing
- And possibly, in severe cases, scurvy.
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