Vitamin C is an acidic substance called ascorbic acid produced within plants and specific species of animals. Most mammals except humans do not produce it because there is no substance responsible for producing this acid. This acid preserves the presence of iron, copper and other minerals within the body in a balanced and within normal limits, and is of great importance in the manufacture of hormones in the body.
Foods rich in vitamin C are fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, red peppers, broccoli, cauliflowers, citrus fruits such as: orange, lemon, melon, watermelon, tomatoes, and potatoes.
Benefits of Vitamin C
- Protects against infinctions and colds.
- He treats many of the diseases caused by viruses, such as: polio, which one of the doctors to treat injecting one of the patients injected with vitamin C.
- It reduces the levels of cholesterol in the body and reduces the accumulation of fat.
- Vitamin C concentration is very high in the eye in all its parts, so taking vitamin C prevents cataract, prevents glaucoma around the eyes, and reduces eye damage to people with diabetes.
- Reduces damage from inhalation of toxins found in several substances such as: oil derivatives, insecticides, and radiation.
- Reduces damage to people who smoke, or who drink alcohol.
- Prevent strokes, atherosclerosis, regulate the heart rate and make it within the normal level, and relieve the pain of angina pectoris when infected.
- Vitamin C is an essential ingredient in the production of collagen, which is very important and necessary to control the health of connective tissue in the skin, connective tissue in the bones, and gums.
- It is very helpful in healing wounds quickly, so doctors advise patients who perform surgery before and after surgery.
- Protects against cancer of all kinds.
- It is the perfect solution for the treatment of any disease.
- Fight any bacteria or bacteria entering the body.
- Essential for pregnant women, it is also important for normal fetal growth.
- It is a potent and effective enhancer for male fertility.
- Maintains the health of blood circulation and increases its activity.
- Strengthens the immune system and helps it to better fight disease.
- Helps the body to resist all kinds of stresses of life, especially physical; it provides the body with energy, vitality and activity.
- Useful to get rid of skin problems such as: acne.
- Helps absorb iron in the body more.
- Increases the secretion of hormones specific to the resistance of psychological fatigue.
- Reduces insomnia.
Problems with vitamin C deficiency
- The lack of swelling and redness of the gums.
- Weakness and fatigue in all parts of the body.
- Its deficiency leads to a serious disease called scurvy. The symptoms of this disease are: loss of appetite, loss of weight in a noticeable way, and the appearance of patches of blue or black on different parts of the human body, leading to death.
- The lack of the body leads to the ease of rupture of blood vessels.