01/07/2020
Vitamin C is one of the most important water soluble vitamins - it has been regarded as essential to everyone’s nutrition for years!⠀
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It’s essential for collagen, carnitine and neurotransmitters biosynthesis. Most plants and animals synthesise Vit C for their own requirements, however apes and humans cannot, so for this reason we need to ensure we pack our diets with Vit C to reap the many benefits! ⠀
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🍊Lowers blood pressure - it acts as a diuretic causing the kidneys to remove more sodium and water from the body, relaxing blood vessel walks, and therefore lowering blood pressure.⠀
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🍋 Boosts immunity - stimulates the immune system by increasing its strength and protection. ⠀
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🥝 Increases iron absorption - increases the bioavailability of iron from iron rich foods. ⠀
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🍠 Maintains healthy skin and hair - helps build protein collagen, essential to healthy skin and hair. ⠀
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🍅 Good for physical and mental health - improves your ability to heal wounds, reduces inflammation and can boost your overall energy and mood. Although hard to definitively nail down, people with higher levels of Vit C have been observed to be less likely to suffer from depression and fatigue. ⠀
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Before you go reaching for the supplements try thinking about including more foods like; citrus fruits, sweet potatoes, cooked broccoli, red cabbage, green peppers, kiwi fruit, tomatoes, spinach and asparagus to give you that Vit C boost!