A 2020 study found that taking at least 500 mg of vitamin C per day was associated with lower blood pressure levels.
Why does the body need vitamin C
Vitamin c helps reduce fatigue and promotes normal functioning of the nervous system.
It is involved in the formation of collagen, a substance that protects skin, bones, blood vessels, cartilage, teeth and gums.
It promotes wound healing. It is also involved in the restoration of another vitamin, vitamin E.
Has an antioxidant effect. Promotes better absorption of iron and normalization of hematopoiesis.
Improves the elasticity of blood vessels and capillary permeability.
Has a beneficial effect on the central nervous system.
How to understand that you need vitamin C
Symptoms of vitamin C deficiency include: dry skin, hair deformation, brittle nails, frequent colds and infectious diseases.
Severe vitamin C deficiency is called scurvy, a condition characterized by the destruction of blood vessels and bleeding gums, in which teeth fall out.
Where is vitamin c found
The best sources of vitamin C are vegetables and fruits, berries, juices; rose hips, sea buckthorn, paprika, black currants, blackberries, strawberries, citrus fruits, red currants, cabbage, broccoli, leeks, rutabaga, gooseberries, raspberries, tomatoes, cauliflower.
