Home
SEARCH Site Search
LATEST LGLWSM Blog
WATCH Explore DIY Videos
BEAUTY Look Great!
Makeup
Beautiful Eyes
Beauty Care
Bridal Beauty
Skin Care
Anti Aging
Vitamins
Beauty Guide
HAIR Hair Care
Hair Tips
Virtual Hair
Ask Hair Questions
Hair Color Guide
Hair Guide
WEIGHT Lose Weight!
Weight Loss Tips I
Weight Loss Tips II
RDA Calculator
Weight Loss Guide
HEALTH Health Tips I
Health Tips II
Mental Health
Healthy Recipes
Health Guide
SAVE Save Money
Go Green & Save!
Monthly Specials
Discount Dental Plans
Save Money Guide
JOIN Join Newsletter
Join Beauty Club
Join Forum
Facebook
RESOURCES Advertise
Work At Home Moms
Resource Center
Link Exchange
Articles
Site Map
Contact Me
About Me
My Story
Testimonials
DONATE Make a Donation
LEGAL Disclaimer
Privacy Policy

[?] Subscribe To This Site

XML RSS
Add to Google
Add to My Yahoo!
Add to My MSN
Subscribe with Bloglines


Essential and Beneficial Vitamin C Antioxidant



Vitamin C is essential for a number of reasons and works together with Vitamin E.

Unless you take extra amounts of this vitamin, you are probably not getting near enough amounts of it.

C vitamin protects against cellular damage, (via free radicals), boosts immunity, inhibits growth of cancerous tumors, raises cholesterol; HDL levels,(the good stuff), helps in the healing of wounds, burns, and bruises, prevents arteriosclorosis, (build up of plaque on the blood vessel walls), prevents cataracts. It is also necessary for healthy adrenal function, healthy gums and gum tissue, and normal immune function.

vitamin c with grapefruit image


Benefits of Vitamin C



If you rely only on food for your vitamins, you maybe setting yourself up for early disease. Unfortunately, our food suppliers have removed many of the essential nutrients from our foods, and replaced them with toxic substances that can cause many health problems. That's why vitamins are now essential for optimal health.

What is Your C Tolerance?

Best Sources of C Vitamin

Most people don’t take nearly enough C vitamin and should take between 3000 mg – 8000 mg a day. Next is a key point that no one bothers to tell you or they simply don't know, so please read it carefully.

Your body cannot utilize or absorb more than 500mg at a time. Did you know? If you are taking 1000mg here and 1000mg there, you are wasting the vitamin, and peeing out the excesses! Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin. Since your body can only handle and use 500mg. at a time, the extra 500mg you take, will get excreted from your body. It’s best to take 500mg at 1 – 3 hour intervals instead, throughout the day. That way you can be sure your body is utilizing it all!

To demonstrate the protective nature of this vitamin, take a C tablet and crush it. Cut an apple in half. Put some of the crushed tablet on half of the apple and leave the other half alone. Let them sit out for a while. When you check back, the half with the crushed tab will not be 'brown'. The half without it will be.

That's exactly what this vitamin does inside your body. It protects your cells in much the same way!

Studies have shown that a family will not think twice about going out to dinner and spending $50... But ask that same family to invest in a bottle of vitamins that costs $50 and they will tell you that it’s too much money. None of the vitamins I recommend will cost you that much, but you get the point!

C Vitamin Rumors

Can cure colds - No, it won't cure a cold, but studies have shown that taking it throughout the day at the onset of symptoms can reduce the severity and duration of a cold.

Can Cure Cancer - No, it can't but a daily consistent intake of over 500mg can reduce the likelihood of Cancer of the stomach, esophagus, oral cavity, pancreas, cervix, rectum, and breast.

Can Reverse Aging - Probably not in your lifetime, but daily intake of over 500mg may increase life expectancy from 2 to 6 years, largely as a result of reduced cardiovascular mortality.

Vitamin C Tolerance

Everyone’s tolerance is different. When your body reaches it’s tolerance level, you may get gas or diarrhea. When deciding your tolerance for Vitamin C, it is recommended to take the highest dose that does not cause you diarrhea. This is also known as your Bowel Tolerance Threshold.

C Vitamin Facts

  • If you smoke or drink alcohol regularly, your C vitamin needs will be higher than of those who don’t.

  • If you take prescription drugs regularly, you will also need extra amounts.

  • If you are a Cancer patient or have other terminal illnesses, you will need A LOT of this vitamin!

  • You must also take into consideration that the life of Vitamin C is quite short when it enters your system.

  • Vitamin C can only be found in blood plasma for about 30 minutes, which is a short amount of time.

  • This is why it is more important to get lower doses of it at regular intervals, than taking lots of it at one time. You will only be peeing out the excesses.

  • Some studies have shown that chewable C tabs may cause erosion of tooth enamel. It is suggested that you drink a glass of water after taking the chewable tabs. This helps to sweep the ascorbic acid off your teeth.
  • Aspirin and C Vitamin should not be taken together since excessive gastric irritation may occur.

  • Body supplies can be depleted by smoking, oral contraceptives, alcohol, antidepressants, anticoagulants, and steroids.

    Foods High in C Vitamin

    Vitamin C foods as are basically common sense foods. Most of them are foods in the citrus fruit family that you already know.

    Oranges, Lemons, Pineapple, Grapefruit juice, Broccoli, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Tomato juice, Strawberries, Blueberries, Watermelon, Red Bell Pepper, Kiwi, Mango, Cantaloupe, Onion, Brussel Sprouts and Snow Peas, all have very high amounts of Vitamin C.

    Top Fruits that Contain Vitamin C

    Fruit 			Calories 	Milligrams of Vitamin C
    Guava, 1 medium 	46 		165
    Papaya, 1 cup, cubed 	55 		87
    Strawberries, 1 cup 	45 		84
    Kiwi, 1 medium 		46 		74
    Cantaloupe, 1 cup 	56 		68
    Orange, 1 medium 	60 		75
    Grapefruit, half 	39 		42
    

    You can also take C Vitamin in chewable form. They are sour but most pleasant at the same time. They are also relatively inexpensive compared to their tremendous health benefits. Be sure your body has enough vitamin C everyday. Its one vitamin that your body can't live without!



    Related Pages on This Site

    Benefits of Selenium Supplements

    The Powerful Antioxidant Glutathione

    Antioxidant NAC Benefits for Health

    Protective Benefits of Vitamin E

    Benefits of Vitamin A as Beta Carotene

    How Alpha Lipoic Acid Improves Health

    Find the Best Prices

    C Vitamin Supplements

    Emergen C Supplement

    C Vitamin Chewable Tabs

    Chewable Gummie C Vitamin



    Subscribe to my free newsletter. Get interesting facts and money saving tips to help conserve and improve your beauty and your health.

    Enter your E-mail Address
    Enter your First Name (optional)
    Then

    Don't worry -- your e-mail address is totally secure.
    I promise to use it only to send you LGLWSM Newsletter.



    Didn't find what you were looking for? Use your keywords and this handy tool to find it fast!

     









    Back to Top of Page Anti Aging Vitamin Supplements Go from Vitamin C Back to Homepage



  • Hairstyler image

    makeup image

    Pink Makeup Tips

    purple makeup  image

    Purple Makeup Tips

    Find the Best Prices

    83 piece makeup collection for $3.50

    bold makeup image

    Your Makeup Color Season

    werewolf image

    Tips to Improve Your Mood Quickly

    Rachel Bilson image

    Your Haircut and Your Face Shape

    layered haircut image

    How to Layer Cut Your Hair

    smooth skin image

    How to Reduce Wrinkles

    Elizabeth Hurley image

    How to Use Makeup Primers