Where is vitamin C and why is it so important for the body?

Winter is already here and it is precisely the time to take care of strengthening the body with components that contribute to its strength. Vitamin C is one of the essential vitamins required for normal health. The human body does not know how to produce it independently, so we are required to obtain it through various nutritional sources that contain it.What is the role of this vitamin in the body?

 

“It is a vitamin that is used as an antioxidant that protects the cells from the creation of free radicals, which in practice reduces the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, various studies have shown that it improves the absorption of iron from the intestine and also contributes to the balance of diabetes.

What foods contain vitamin C?

Contrary to the belief that only orange vegetables and fruits contain this vitamin, there are a variety of fruits and vegetables that contain a good amount of it, among them: kiwi, red pepper, strawberry and cauliflower.

What about a plugin?

In general, it is always better to consume vitamin C that comes from foods rather than a supplement. The reason for this recommendation stems from the fact that the ability to absorb the vitamin through nutrition is more accurate, better and more efficient compared to the absorption possible through a supplement.

Does vitamin C protect against a cold?

This hypothesis is correct, but only if there is a vitamin deficiency, as happens for example in countries where it is not customary to eat fresh vegetables and fruits. In these cases, supplementing it can help maintain the immune system.

Dr. Reli Abel, senior dietitian of the General Hospital in the Central District