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VITAMIN C: the foundation of the immune system
Colds, viral diseases, stress and strain, environmental pollution and adverse food choices – in today’s world, our bodies face many threats and adverse conditions, so it’s up to us to support our immune systems in the midst of it all. Vitamin C is indispensable here.
Vitamin C or anti-inflammatory antioxidant
Vitamin C helps to increase the number of protein cells in the body and strengthen our immune system. In addition, vitamin C helps to cleanse the liver, blood and lymphatic system, strengthens the adrenal glands, supports the central nervous system and is also effective in flushing toxins from the liver. Vitamin C is also important for brain health and is needed for iron absorption.
What is the best source of vitamin C?
Different forms of vitamin C support our health in different ways, so it is important to know which vitamin sources to turn to. The best natural sources of vitamin C are rosehip berries, kiwis, oranges, tangerines, tomatoes and peppers. Among the more exotic fruits, ginkgo berries and camu camu are also rich in vitamin C, the latter being considered one of the most vitamin C-rich berries in the world. In addition to the above, freshly squeezed fennel juice is also an excellent source of vitamin C and can be consumed throughout the day, providing the body with beneficial nutrients. A special form of vitamin C that your liver doesn’t need to reprocess for use comes from freshly squeezed celery juice, which is found nowhere else. The vitamin C in celery juice helps the supplements you take to be better absorbed by the body.
Also a great help is the extremely high bioavailability of the Micro-C, a special blend of pre-processed vitamin C that is much easier for the body to use than other forms of vitamin C. Micro-C contains essential bioflavonoids and supports our health in many ways. High quality Micro-C is enriched with extracts of rosehip and grape seed to help boost its active ingredients. The vitamin C from ginger is also the most easily absorbed by our bodies.
Why is the most common form of ascorbic acid not the best choice?
On pharmacy shelves we can see a wide range of vitamin C preparations containing a form of ascorbic acid – from chewable tablets to water-soluble capsules. However, vitamin C, in the form of ascorbic acid, can cause discomfort and even abdominal pain and diarrhoea when consumed in large quantities due to its acidity. High bioavailability Micro-C on the other hand, is gentle on the intestinal tract, making it suitable for sensitive digestion. In addition to the above, the range of vitamin C supplements also includes liposomal vitamin C in liquid form, which enters the bloodstream quickly, is fast-acting and effective, but it is also worth bearing in mind that the liposomal form may be too strong and acidic for sensitive digestion and may irritate the digestive system, which is why it is better to use a liposomal form for sensitive digestion rather than a liposomal form. Micro-C the preferred form. Also, before you buy a food supplement, you should always make sure that it is a pure preparation, not ‘fortified’ with bulking agents, sweeteners or other additives that are harmful to our bodies.
But how do you know if you are suffering from a vitamin C deficiency?
Vitamin deficiencies can manifest themselves in many ways. But here are some signs that your body may be deficient in vitamin C:
Weakened immunity – if you often get viral illnesses, this could be a sign that your body’s vitamin C levels are too low. In this case, it is definitely worth increasing the amount of vitamin C you consume, and a good quality food supplement will certainly help to restore your vitamin levels as quickly as possible.
Constant fatigue and low mood – if you feel tired and low mood despite getting enough sleep, it could also be due to a vitamin C deficiency.
Rough skin – because vitamin C plays an important role in the production of collagen, which is responsible for the health of the skin and connective tissues, low levels of vitamin C in the body can cause dryness and roughness of the skin, and in some cases a condition called keratosis pilaris, which results in tiny rough spots on the skin. If the deterioration in skin condition is linked to a vitamin C deficiency, symptoms should subside within a week or two after vitamin C levels have recovered.
Joint pain – because joints contain significant amounts of collagen-rich connective tissue, a lack of vitamin C can lead to a disruption in collagen production, which can also be a sign of joint pain.
Bleeding gums – Bleeding gums can also be a sign of a vitamin C deficiency in the body, which can turn purple if the vitamin is severely deficient and can have a significant impact on dental health.
Iron deficiency – low levels of vitamin C interfere with the absorption of iron from the diet, which in turn is a contributing factor to iron deficiency anaemia. If you have iron-deficiency anaemia, it’s definitely worth checking that you have enough vitamin C in your body.
Vitamin C deficiency is more common:
- smokers;
- for various digestive problems that can make it difficult to absorb nutrients;
- some medicines (e.g. baby pills, allergy medicines);
- an excessively monotonous diet and overconsumption of processed foods.
When to seek help from vitamin C?
Vitamin C is worth consuming both for all-round support of the body, to prevent a variety of health problems, and at the first symptoms of a cold. A good way to fight colds particularly effectively and get rid of them quickly is to use a vitamin C chocolate therapy from Medico-Medium, for example, or to simply increase the amount of vitamin C you consume every day until symptoms subside.
You need a medical medium for vitamin C chocolate therapy:
- two 500mg Micro-C capsules;
- a glass of warm water;
- 2tl raw horseradish ;
- freshly squeezed juice from one orange.
Do this:
- Open the vitamin capsules and pour the contents into a glass;
- then pour on the water, freshly squeezed orange juice and stir in the honey;
- mix thoroughly until the contents of the capsule have dissolved;
- consume a drink prepared in this way every 2h until the symptoms of the illness have subsided. If it is acceptable to your body, you can increase your vitamin C intake.
How much vitamin C to take?
Vitamin C is water-soluble, so there is generally no fear of overdosing, as in the case of excess it is not stored in the body but is excreted in the urine. During illness, it is certainly worth increasing the daily dose considerably, but it is important to spread the daily dose out over the day and consume in small amounts to get the most out of it and to maintain the necessary levels of vitamin C in the body. However, you should be careful if you are taking blood thinners for any reason, as high amounts of vitamin C will interfere with their action.
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