IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN C
Your body cannot produce vitamin C, so you need to consume it on a regular basis. It is a water-soluble vitamin found in vegetables and fruits like spinach, kale, broccoli, kiwi, bell peppers, oranges, guava, strawberries, etc. As a cyclist, your vitamin C requirement should be met by consuming vitamin C rich foods. If you struggle to get enough vitamin C from your diet, then you should add a vitamin C supplement to boost your intake.
Importance of Vitamin C:
• Vitamin C is a very powerful antioxidant that helps strengthen the natural defence system of our body that fights inflammation and reduces the risk of diseases.
• Vitamin C helps to relax the blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
• Vitamin C helps reduce bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and blood triglyceride levels which are a risk factor for heart diseases.
• People who consume vitamin C have lower levels of uric acid in the blood.
• Vitamin C helps to improve the absorption of iron from your diet and reduce the risk of anaemia. If a person has low iron levels, then it is important to consume vitamin C rich foods or supplements to improve your iron levels.
• Vitamin C helps inefficient functioning and production of white blood cells like phagocytes and lymphocytes that protect us from infections. It is also an important part of our skin’s defence system as it helps the wounds to heal faster.
• Inflammation and oxidative stress near the nerves, spine and brain can increase the risk of dementia. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which has a protective effect on memory and thinking. So vitamin C protects you from dementia and helps to keep up with the health of your nervous system.
So, next time when you are planning your nutrition plan don’t forget to add vitamin C rich foods like guava, kiwi, broccoli, tomatoes, citrus fruits, etc.
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