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Conditions Treated Using Vitamin C:
Name: Vitamin C
Other Names: Ascorbic acid
Description:
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. it is necessary for normal growth and development. Unlike most mammals, humans do not have the ability to make their own vitamin C. Therefore, we must obtain vitamin C through our diet. Vitamin C is also a highly effective antioxidant.Severe vitamin C deficiency has been known for many centuries as the potentially fatal disease, scurvy.
All fruits and vegetables contain some amount of vitamin C. Foods that tend to be the highest sources of vitamin C include green peppers, citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, turnip greens and other leafy greens, sweet and white potatoes, and cantaloupe.
Other excellent sources include papaya, mango, watermelon, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, winter squash, red peppers, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, and pineapples.
Vitamin C is necessary in the body to form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels, and aids in the absorption of iron. Dietary sources of vitamin C include fruits and vegetables, particularly citrus fruits such as oranges.
Many uses for vitamin C have been proposed, but few have been conclusively demonstrated as being beneficial in scientific studies. In particular, research in asthma, cancer, and diabetes remain inconclusive, while no benefits have been found in the prevention of cataracts or heart disease.
The use of vitamin C in prevention/treatment of the common cold and respiratory infections remains controversial, with ongoing research. For cold prevention, more than 30 clinical trials including over 10,000 participants have examined the effects of taking daily vitamin C. Overall, no significant reduction in the risk of developing colds has been observed. In people who developed colds while taking vitamin C, no difference in severity of symptoms has been seen overall, although a very small significant reduction in the duration of colds has been reported (approximately 10% in adults and 15% in children). Notably, a subset of studies in people living in extreme circumstances, including soldiers in sub-arctic exercises, skiers, and marathon runners, have reported a significant reduction in the risk of developing a cold of approximately 50%. This area merits additional study, and may be of particular interest to elite athletes or military personnel.
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Female Infertility Home Remedy Using Vitamin C Vitamin E And Zinc
Added by Konica 21 month ago
Conditions Treated: Gynecology
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Coronary Heart Disease Home Remedy Using Vitamin C
Added by Aunt Oldie 22 months ago
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Specific Conditions Treated: Coronary Heart Disease
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Where To Buy Vitamin C
27 Northdown Road, St. Peter's, Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom CT10 2UW
+44 (0) 1843 600201
13 www.thesuperfoodco.co.uk, Reading
United Kingdom RG6 1LE
(0208) 144 7404