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Vitamin C

Even if you think you are familiar with vitamin C, read on. You may be surprised to discover exactly how versatile and health-enhancing this nutrient truly is.

. Enhances immunity

. Increases life expectancy ( lengthens life)

. Reduces cellulite (belly fat)

. Minimises cold symptoms; shortens duration of illness

. Speeds wound healing

. Promotes healthy gums

. An effective asthma remedy

. Helps to prevent cataracts

. Protects against some forms of cancer and heart disease

. Keeps ligaments (which connect muscle to bone), tendons ( which  connect bone to bone) strong and healthy

. Crucial for the formation of collagen ( a protein found in connective tissue)

. Body’s primary water – soluble antioxidant (helps to fight damage caused by unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals)

. Helps strengthen the capillaries ( the tiniest blood vessels) and cell walls

. Enhances iron absorption from foods and supplements

. Helps to produce haemoglobin in red blood cells

. An effective asthma remedy

. A natural antihistamine (treats an allergy)

. Helps prevent reblockage (restenosis) of arteries after angioplasty

. Helps the body recycle vitamin E

Suggestion : diabetics and hypertensives who are also suffering from knee problem are advised to take vitamin C and vitamin D  

Medical Shop : vitamin C — Celin 500 mg ; vitamin D– Ultra D3 1000 I. U.

Narasimha Murthy Chaturvedula
Narasimha Murthy Chaturvedula
CLN Murthy did his M. Tech chemical engineering in NIT Warangal and worked as Scientist in the field of Modelling & Simulation in CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad and retired.

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