Vitamin C & Immunity
Other Benefits of Vitamin C
- Contributes to the normal immune system function
- Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Contributes to iron absorption from food
- Necessary for normal connective tissue structure and function
- Necessary for normal blood vessel structure and function
- Contributes to cell protection from free radical damage
- Necessary for normal neurological function
- Contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal structure of cartilage and bones
- Contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth and gums
- Contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin
- Contributes to normal energy metabolism
- Contributes to normal psychological function
Apart from this nutrient being responsible for good health when taken regularly, lack or deficiency of Vitamin C is said to have many negative health implications such as fatigue, depression, muscle and joint pain, bruising and in severe cases, can cause scurvy. This is easily preventable if monitored and managed.
Sources of Vitamin C
With our inability to produce Vitamin C, we need to acquire this vitamin from outside sources such as foods. While there are many Vitamin C rich foods including citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi fruit, broccoli, red and green bell pepper, tomatoes and potatoes; it is difficult to measure exact Vitamin C intake and whether the recommended dietary intake is being met. Today’s western diet is often deficient in plant-based foods and this vital nutrient. Supplementation is therefore often required, however, most options today are produced synthetically and not from wholefood sources.
Vitus Vitamin C is a pure plant sourced powder that offers the perfect solution. It is a 100% natural, vegan friendly, pure plant sourced wholefood powder. Not only is one dose equivalent to 6-8 oranges, it also contains three of the world’s richest sources of Vitamin C; Acerola Berry, Camu Camu and Kakadu Plum. It's easy to take and delicious. Mix, stir, shake or simply add it to water, smoothies, yoghurt, muesli or even baked goods and voila, immunity booster ingested.
Vitus Immunity Booster Smoothie
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ cup pineapple
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 tsp VITUS VITAMIN C
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup coconut water
METHOD: Blend together until smooth. ENJOY!
You can shop all VITUS supplements at Flora & Fauna.
This blog reproduced from Vitus with permission.
