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Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for your good health. It helps form and sustains bones, skin, and blood vessels in our body. It can be found in the many fruits, vegetables, spices & herbs that we intake daily.
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Functions of Vitamin C: • Vitamin C is one of many antioxidants that your body needs for growth and to repair the tissues. • Antioxidants also block some of the damage caused by free radicals and may reduce the risk of cancer. • Experts believe that Vitamin C is the essential protein used to make skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels, it can also Heal wounds and form scar tissue. • Moreover, they also believe that it helps in the absorption of iron profoundly.
Vitamin C Deficiency Painful, Swollen Joints Bleeding Gums and Tooth Loss Poor Immunity Fatigue and Poor Mood Unexplained Weight Gain Here are the ten most common signs of a Vitamin C deficiency: • Rough, Bumpy Skin • Bright Red Hair Follicles • Dry, Damaged Skin • Easy Bruising • Slowly Healing Wounds
Benefits of Vitamin C: • Strengthen your body’s natural defences. • Reduces the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease & cancer. • Lowers blood pressure • May lower heart disease risk factors • Reduce blood uric acid levels and lower the risk of gout • Improve the absorption of iron • Boosts immunity • Decreases the severity of cold and flu • Helps in boosting your metabolism
Food Sources: Nuts which have the highest sources of Vitamin C include: • Walnuts • Pistachio • Pecans • Hazelnuts Vegetables which have the highest sources of Vitamin C include: • Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower • Green and red peppers • Spinach, cabbage, and other leafy greens • Sweet potatoes • Tomatoes and tomato juice
Spices & Herbs which have the highest sources of Vitamin C include: • Coriander Powder • Thyme Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds • Cloves • Saffron • Chili Powder • Basil • Turmeric Powder • Cardamom • Garlic Powder • Rosemary • White Pepper & Black Pepper Fruits which have the highest sources of Vitamin C include: • Cantaloupe • Citrus fruits like orange and grapefruit & their fresh juices • Kiwi fruit • Mango • Papaya • Pineapple • Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and cranberries • Watermelon
There are many supplements available for vitamin C, but you should try to incorporate as much as possible in your daily diet so that you will not face problems in the future. If you intake the above-mentioned food regularly there will be no need for the supplements. But if you have deficiency than you should definitely have supplements after consulting your doctor. Moreover, remember to always have fresh food, be it a fruit, vegetable, spice, or herbs. And for fresh & authentic Indian spices, you should visit Vasant Masala'sOnline Masala Store. We are one of the oldest & best spice manufacturers in Gujarat.