Vitamin C
Vitamin C
Vitamin C
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Ascorbic acid
About
A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin C helps fight infections, heal wounds, encourage the production of white blood cells, and keep tissues healthy. An antioxidant well known for its ability to boost your immune system , neutralizes damage caused by free radicals and also helps in collagen production in our body.
Dosage & Duration
For adults, the recommended daily amount for vitamin C is 65 to 90 milligrams (mg) a day, and the upper limit is 2,000 mg a day.
Benefits
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Immunity
Vitamin C contributes to immune defense by supporting various cellular functions of both the innate and adaptive immune system. Conversely, a Vitamin C deficiency normally impairs immunity and increases susceptibility to infections.
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Skin Health
What does vitamin C do for your skin? It’s antioxidant properties and its role in collagen synthesis make it a vital molecule for skin health. It is no secret that skincare freaks are obsessed with collagen. If anti-ageing is your priority, you might even see this as one of the most important vitamin C skin care benefits. Collagen is a protein found in our connective tissues and cells. Vitamin C encourages the synthesis of collagen in the skin. It acts as a cofactor in the hydroxylation of proline and lysine, a process that prevents the weakening and damage of collagen in the body.
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Wound Healing
Vitamin C is often aligned with wound healing because of its role in collagen formation. Clinical studies provide evidence that vitamin C may significantly accelerate wound-healing in subjects without a deficiency.
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Skin Brightening
Vitamin C has brightening effects on skin. This can be particularly helpful for individuals who struggle with hyperpigmentation and dark spots as a result of chronic UV exposure.
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Wrinkles and Sagging
As skin ages it is subject to changes in the dermal layer, and the deterioration of elastin and collagen. This leads to wrinkles. Additionally, the thinning of skin and loss of muscle tone can result in skin sagging. Vitamin C reduces oxidative stress in skin and improves skin structure.