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The Countless Health Benefits of Vitamin CVitamin C is active throughout the body. It strengthens cellular function while assisting in arterial repair and capillary function. It is important for maintaining healthy gums, the promotion of overall healing in the body and in bruise prevention. It also aids hemoglobin production, thereby increasing absorption of iron through the diet. Vitamin C is thus very important for anemic people, who lack iron in their red blood cells. Vitamin C improves immune system health, fights acne, repairs skin and helps the body fight viruses. The vitamin aids the elderly in battling respiratory infections. It also acts as an antihistamine. Vitamin C is useful in preventing heart disease and cancer. Research shows that there are significant links between heart attacks and Vitamin C deficiency. Studies also show that Vitamin C can prolong life. A research trial found that men who ingested over 300 mg daily through diet and supplementation lived longer than those who ingested only 50 mg a day or less. A common misconception is that Vitamin C is a be-all and end-all cure for the common cold. Note that research is yet to confirm Vitamin C as being a cure for the cold virus. However, it has been shown to help decrease the duration of a cold while ensuring less severe symptoms. Studies show that taking 1,000 to 6,000 mg of Vitamin C daily at the start of a cold may reduce the length of the cold by one day. Also Read:
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