VITAMIN C

Vitamin C also known as ascorbic acid is a vital nutrient for health found in fresh fruits and vegetables such as orange and orange juice, strawberries, red and green pepper, broccoli, brussels sprouts and it is also sold as dietary product which is used to prevent or treat scurvy. It's an essential nutrient necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues.

Vitamin C is often referred to as healing vitamin because it has a very important role in wound healing by aiding the synthesis of collagen which is required for the normal structure and function of connective tissues such as skin, cartilage and bones.

FUNCTION OF VITAMIN C

The body need vitamin C for various functions, which are;

• It boosts the immune system.

• It help absorbs iron.

• It helps the body produce collagen, L-carnitine, and some neurotransmitters.

• It enhances wound healing.

• It is an antioxidant which helps remove unwanted substances known as reactive oxidative species from the body.

BENEFITS OF VITAMIN C

• May reduce the risk of chronic disease.

• It helps prevents iron deficiency.

• It may help to reduce blood uric acid levels and help prevent gout attacks

• It enhanced brain function.

• May help manage high blood pressure

• As an antioxidant- Rich Vitamin C protects the eyes.

Vitamin C is easily absorbed both in foods and in pills form, and it can enhance the absorption of iron when the two are eaten together.

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Tijani opeyemi

Food, Nutrients & Health

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