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Ascorbic Acid -vs- Food Based Vitamin C

Ascorbic Acid -vs- Food Based Vitamin C

Ascorbic Acid -vs- Food Based Vitamin C

 

The Importance of Vitamin C

Supplementing your diet with Vitamin C is vital because it is one vitamin that our bodies do not produce. And without adequate supplies of Vitamin C we become susceptible to scurvy, though scurvy is unheard of now a days. But, it did bring to light the importance of Vitamin C in the human diet.
 
The Recommended Daily Allowance, RDA for Vitamin C is 60 mg a day. This RDA of 60mg a day is the minimum you need each day so you don't get scurvy. You can easily exceed the RDA and still gain massive health benefits. When considering vitamin it is important to note that there is the normal dosage and what is known as therapeutic doses, which are higher than the normal dose. Therapeutic doses will benefit us most when our bodies are in need of extra nutrition, such as when we are sick or recovering from illness.

Ascorbic Acid -vs- Food Based Vitamin C

Ascorbic acid and Vitamin C are often used in the same breath. While ascorbic acid is Vitamin C, Vitamin C is much more than ascorbic acid. For the human body to full recognize and utilize ascorbic acid there needs to be a host of co-factors. These co-factors are known as bio flavonoids. When you find Vitamin C in nature you find it with an array of co-factors. Ascorbic acid is an isolated form of Vitamin C and is unheard of in nature. When nutrients are isolated it is harder for the body to recognize as food. Because until the dawn of modern supplements the body never received Vitamin C as the isolated form of ascorbic acid. They were always accompanied by flavonoids such as:
  • Quercitin
  • Rutin
  • Hesperidin
But, many vitamin companies have taken steps to remedy this by producing whole food Vitamin C supplements. And, Premier Research Labs is one of them, they offer a well rounded Vitamin C which includes:
  • Camu Camu
  • Noni
  • Rosehips
  • Carrot
  • Olive Leaf
  • Reishi
  • Cordyceps
  • Parsley
  • Acerola Cherry
  • and Blue Green Algae to name a few . . .
One look at these amazing ingredients and you will see why this food based Vitamin C out does conventional Vitamin C supplements.

Vitamin C and Human Health

We all have heard that Vitamin C is important but what for? Here are a few reasons why . . .
Vitamin C is essential to connective tissue health, function and repair, it works in synergy with collagen to support connective tissue. Vitamin C also helps to synthesize L Carnitine and certain neuro transmitters. This makes it especially helpful for wound healing as well as muscle repair, so if you are very athletic consider supplementing with Vitamin C. It also supports heart health, one of the largest muscles in the body. Vitamin C also supports capillary strength including blood vessels, this action also makes it an important component in wound healing.
 
And then there is immune health and the free radical scavenging powers of Vitamin C. It should be noted again that the best results will be obtained when flavonoids are present. Because flavonoids have there own anti-oxidant powers, another reason to stick to food based Vitamin C products. Vitamin C has been found to stimulate immune system cells which make it a good cold season supplement. It has also been found to work with interferon, a protein which as anti viral properties. Vitamin C also has the ability to regenerate other anti oxidants particularly Vitamin E.

Vitamin C is one of our most important dietary nutrients it is water soluble and needs to be obtained from food and supplementation. And, Premier Research Labs has gone to great lengths to design a whole food supplement the provides comprehensive nutrition and anti oxidant protection. So keep your self well armed this winter, keep your Vitamin C intake up by eating plenty of citrus and raw vegetables. And for extra therapeutic benefits supplement with Vitamin C.
 
 

This piece was written and compiled for Zebra Organics by Mark D'Aquila, flower essence practitioner, essencealchemy.com

FDA Disclaimer: This product or these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product and statements are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. If you have a medical condition you need to seek qualified licensed medical help.
 
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