Vitamin C won’t cure the common cold, but it is an essential part of our diet. It has several functions within the body that promote health in different ways. Eating a healthy diet is the best way to ensure the proper levels of Vitamin C intake, and it is found in many different fruits and vegetables. Supplements are also available if necessary.
Key Takeaways:
- Most of us think of vitamin C solely as being an immune-system booster (hence the need for OJ when we’re sick), but in reality, it does so much more.
- According to registered dietitian Mary Jane Detroyer, it also helps make collagen, which mean it’s really important in terms of skin and connective tissue.
- It also helps the body absorb iron and heal wounds, and is a powerful antioxidant.
“Whenever I come down with a cold, I buy two things: NyQuil and orange juice. I try to approach the NyQuil with moderation, but I chug the juice, with the belief that the surge of vitamin C will magically heal me.”
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