on Jun 14th, 2009Vitamin C Powder As A Supplement To Guard Against Scurvy
Vitamin C powder is a supplement comprising Ascorbic acid, an essential water-soluble vitamin required by the body to complete a broad range of functions. It is primarily used as an anti-oxidant, preventing LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol from causing oxidative damage, which in turn may lead to heart disease.
The Ascorbic acid found in Vitamin C powder is necessary in the maintenance and growth of cells in the human body. Without it, your cells could not repair themselves. It assists with cell and nerve growth, with the maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth, blood vessels and ligaments and with wound healing and the formation of scar tissue.
A lack of vitamin C in the diet can have a range of negative health effects. This deficiency, known as Scurvy, can cause weight gain due to a slower metabolic rate, nosebleeds, bleeding gums and gingivitis, painful swelling in the joints, a dry, flaky skin, a tendency to bruise easily, a weakening of the protective tooth enamel, dry hair and split ends. One can easily prevent all of these symptoms by simply adding vitamin C powder to your diet.
Vitamin C powder contains an anti-oxidant which is vital to combating free radicals, by products that are created when our bodies convert food into energy. These free radicals can cause cancer, heart disease and inflammatory conditions like arthritis. Vitamin C is also an aid in fighting the effects of toxins, chemicals and pollutants, including cigarette smoke, which has far reaching negative effects on your health.
There are a variety of available options to consider when purchasing your vitamin C powder. Thanks to the convenience of modern society the consumer can choose from a wide range of products, some odorless and flavorless and some with additional nutrients, including calcium and magnesium. The addition of bicarbonate of soda makes for a fun and fizzy drink. An intake of 60 milligrams of Vitamin C is recommended for adults, an additional 35 milligrams to guard against free radicals for smokers.