Vitamin C plays far from the last role in the work of our body. Yes, it plays an important role in the normal functioning of our cells, is an antioxidant, helps to lose weight and increase the elasticity of the skin, and also affects the state of immunity.
Skin protection against aging
As you know, vitamin C is a strong antioxidant that protects the body from premature aging. Works perfectly in this direction in connection with vitamin E. Cosmetologists assure that if you follow the norm of vitamin C in the diet, as well as use cosmetics with its content, youth can be extended for several years, without using any radical methods.
Strengthening of blood vessels
Weak blood vessels are the cause of many diseases. Of course, in youth, no one thinks about this. But, as they say, prepare the sled from the summer. Yes, if you monitor the content of vitamin C in the diet, you can avoid a whole bunch of diseases in old age.
Emaciation
Vitamin C has a direct effect on weight loss processes. As recent studies have shown, if there is a sufficient amount of vitamin C in the blood, it is possible to burn 30% more calories during sports than with low levels of this vitamin.
Sun protection
Vitamin C, despite the fact that it is used in many peelings, has sun protective properties. Scientists have proven that vitamin C protects the skin from melanoma. And if you use it on the skin, you can avoid the appearance of pigment spots and sunburn.
It should be noted that the daily norm of vitamin C is 50-100 mg for adults and 40-50 mg for children. The largest amount of the vitamin can be found in the following products:
- dried rose hips (1200 mg per 100 grams);
- barberry (500 mg per 100 grams);
- sea buckthorn (200 mg per 100 grams);
- parsley (150 mg per 100 grams);
- dill (100 mg per 100 grams);
- oranges (60 mg per 100 grams);
- lemons (40 mg per 100 grams);
- tangerines (35 mg per 100 grams).
Author: Stepan Shanrow
