Remember Me
forgot your password?

Vitamin C - What You Need to Know

  1. Vitamin C is vital in the development of a protein which gives structure to bones, cartilage muscle and blood vessels and it also aids in the absorption if iron.   Pretty important really!
  2. Unfortunately, the storage and cooking of these foods will often reduce the content of vitamin C within them.

Vitamin C is a fantastic immune system booster with a proven modulating action on white blood cells.  Not only can it do this, but vitamin C also has an antihistamine activity which can be used to treat allergies such as hay fever, act as a powerful antioxidant to help regenerate vitamin E and also be used to make collagen which is used to form the structures of hair, skin and nails.

When looking to choose a multivitamin that contains vitamin C, the best option is to go for one that contains calcium ascorbate.  The alternative is usually the more acidic forms like ascorbic acid which can prevent minerals from the tablet or capsule from being absorbed.  When you read the label of the multivitamin, you'll often see that bioflavonoids or hesperidin are also included – this is to help with vitamin C absorption once the tablet has been consumed.

Aside from a multivitamin, vitamin C can also be found in a chewable tablet form on its own, which is quite pleasant to the tastebuds.  Many children even see taking vitamin C chewable tablets as a treat because they are so enjoyable!

In many cases, the right levels of vitamin C intake can be achieved with a healthy, balanced diet.  However, if for any reason that your diet or lifestyle does not permit this, vitamin C supplements can be easily purchased from a range of great vitamin retailers.

jeremypotter

Space Vitamins is an Australian vitamin company that manufacturers Vitamins & Women's Multivitamins using Natural & Organic Minerals.

Rate this Article: 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s)
Print Email Re-Publish

Add new Comment



Captcha

  • Latest Medicine Articles
  • More from jeremypotter

Regular Dental Exams Prevent Life Threatening Health Issues

By: Stephen A Daniels | 20/12/2009
There are many compelling reasons to visit a dentist regularly. Dental screenings check for a wide variety of problems, many of which are important to a patient's overall health as well as their teeth and gums. In addition to a check for general oral health, the dentist screens for oral...

Who Can Help Me Get A Loan Modification Really

By: Bob Mason | 20/12/2009
Real information on how you can get a loan modification for real. The dirty truth about mortgage loan modifications and getting them approved.

India Healthcare IT Investment Opportunities

By: Bharat Book Bureau | 19/12/2009
Bharatbook.com added a new report on "India Healthcare IT Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015" which Gain a strong understanding of the healthcare IT devices market in India.

An understanding of Addiction recovery programs

By: Steve | 19/12/2009
However, the problem is – the physicians of all drug rehabilitation centers do not thoroughly check up the individual’s problems (mentioned above) and they start a general treatment for all

Keloid Scar Treatments - Effective Options For Keloid Scar Removal

By: Michael Brodey | 18/12/2009
One of the reasons people turn to keloid scar treatment creams and gels is that many of the traditional medical techniques for scar removal are too risky. Often, surgery to excise keloid tissue merely results in greater, more serious scarring. Few doctors recommend surgery alone for keloid scars. They simply...

Scar Creams - the Science and Math of Using a Scar Cream or Gel Based Treatment

By: Michael Brodey | 18/12/2009
1. The Numbers Don't Lie. Scar Creams and Gels Work. It is widely accepted that scar creams-containing silicone-must be applied at least twice a day. It is recommended that a scar cream or gel be used for multiple weeks. In only four months, here are the results discovered in a major medical center...

Ocular Prosthetics and Prosthetic Eye Care - War Veterans Who Need an Ocular Prosthetic

By: Roger Lindell. | 18/12/2009
Eyes that have suffered severe trauma require removal and replacement with artificial eyes. Some of the most grim optical trauma cases involve veterans of wars in the Middle East. Second Lieutenant Peter Sprenger has a glimmering blue ocular prosthetic, and a story behind it. He was blinded in one eye by...

Ocular Prosthetics - How to Find Modern Artificial Eye Lubrication

By: Roger Lindell. | 18/12/2009
A Royal Pain The oldest artificial eye was fashioned for a princess. It was made of hard natural tar. That had to be uncomfortable to wear! The princess would have had nothing to keep it lubricated. Nearly five-thousand years later, silicone eye drops have been developed to keep prosthetics comfortable. The lubricants...

Vitamin E – What You Need to Know

By: jeremypotter | 15/11/2009 | Medical Tourism
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient known mainly for its skin improvement capabilities. It is said by experts to support the immune system and help combat diseases, including specific types of cancer. Here are some basic facts about vitamin E, including its uses and sources.

Vitamin C - What You Need to Know

By: jeremypotter | 15/11/2009 | Medicine
This trusty old "cure" for the common cold is actually a lot more important than we realise. Vitamin C is vital in the development of a protein which gives structure to bones, cartilage muscle and blood vessels and it also aids in the absorption if iron. Pretty important really!

Vitamin B Complex - What You Need to Know

By: jeremypotter | 15/11/2009 | Health
Vitamin B complex is a well known supplement that many people take to get some extra energy and make the most of their busy day. But what these people don't know is that there are many other important roles vitamin B plays in our body.

Vitamin B12 - What You Need to Know

By: jeremypotter | 15/11/2009 | Nutrition
One of the eight B vitamins, vitamin B12 is a water-soluble nutrient that is vital to the body's overall wellbeing. It contains the element of cobalt and as a result one of the formal or scientific names for vitamin B12 is "cobalamin".

Vitamin A – What You Need to Know

By: jeremypotter | 15/11/2009 | Nutrition
We all know that vitamins and minerals are essential to our well being. They give us energy, prevent all types of illnesses and ailments and generally keep our body and mind in great condition. But one vitamin that is well known, but not necessarily talked about a great deal, is Vitamin A.

Folic Acid - What You Need to Know

By: jeremypotter | 15/11/2009 | Nutrition
Folic acid is one of the water-soluble B vitamins. It is also commonly known as folate. Various studies have clearly recognised that this nutrient can be beneficial if taken on a regular basis, and as a result, folic acid has gathered a great deal of interest over the last few years.

Submit Your Articles Free: Signup
Article Categories




Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms Of Use and Privacy Policy | User published content is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
Copyright © 2005-2008 Free Articles by ArticlesBase.com, All rights reserved. (0.29, 5, w3)