Natural Health Benefits of Vitamin C

The following are the scientific natural health benefits of vitamin C supplements. Experts say that vitamin C is one of the safest and most effective nutrients. It may not be the treatment of the common cold (although it is believed to help prevent more serious complications). But the benefits of vitamin C may include prevention of immune system defects, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye diseases, and even skin wrinkles.

A recent study at the Preventive and Alternative Medicine Symposium surveyed more than 100 studies over 10 years and found that the benefits of vitamin C are increasing. “Vitamin C has received a lot of attention and for good reason. Higher levels of vitamin C in the blood may be an ideal nutritional marker for overall health,” said Dr. Mark Moyad, a researcher at the University of Michigan. “The more we study vitamin C, the better our understanding of protecting our health, cardiovascular, cancer, stroke, eye health [and] immunity from longevity.”

How much natural vitamin C is good for health?

Most studies studied by Moyad and colleagues used 500 mg of vitamin C per day to achieve a healthy effect. This is much higher than the RDA of 75-90 mg per day for adults. Therefore, unless you can eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, you may need to take vitamin C dietary supplements to get all the benefits, Moyard said. He recommends taking 500 mg a day and eating five servings of fruits and vegetables.

“For most people, it is impractical to consume the fruits and vegetables they need on a consistent basis, and taking supplements once a day is safe, effective and easy,” Moyad said. He also pointed out that only 10% to 20% of adults get the recommended 9 fruits and vegetables every day.

Vitamin C health benefits

According to recent research, vitamin C may provide health benefits in the following ways:

1. “A recent meta-analysis shows that vitamin C is beneficial for individuals whose immune system is weakened by stress – a situation that is very common in our society,” Mojad said. Moreover, he added, “Because vitamin C is one of the stress-sensitive nutrients and the first nutrient for alcoholics, smokers, and obese people, it makes it an ideal marker for overall health.”
2. Vitamin C may not be cured. But some studies have shown that it may help prevent more serious complications. “There is ample evidence that taking vitamin C to treat colds and flu can reduce the risk of further complications, such as pneumonia and lung infections,” Moyad said.
3. Despite the contradictions in the study, a study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that patients with the highest concentrations of vitamin C in the blood had a 42% lower risk of stroke than those with the lowest concentration. The reason is not fully understood. But it is clear that people who eat a lot of fruits and vegetables have higher levels of vitamin C in their blood.
4. Vitamin C affects cells inside and outside the body. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined the relationship between nutrient intake and skin aging in 4,025 women aged 40-74 years. Studies have found that higher vitamin C intake is associated with a wrinkle appearance, a lower likelihood of dry skin and an aging appearance of the skin.