Vitamin C with a Fizz

Immune Boosters
Fizz-C
Internal bodily functions or External factors such as sun, pollution, unhealthy foods, alcohol, pesticides and cigarette smoke can produce free radicals that destroy body cells through a process called oxidation.Free radicals can damage healthy tissue and are an important cause of many diseases such as:
- Impairing the immune system
- Inflammatory disease
- Lung damage
- Ischemia (lack of oxygenated blood)
- Leading to progression of cardiovascular disease, cancers and aging
- Ageing
- Carcinogens (agent capable of causing cancer)Diabetes and others




Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant , molecule capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules . It also repairs damage already sustained by cells.
Research shows how this mighty vitamin protects your body:
- Increases production of infection-fighting white blood cells and antibodies
- Increases levels of interferon, the antibody that coats cell surfaces
- Preventing the entry of viruses
Why Fizz-C
Human Beings cannot synthesize vitamin C on our own. Therefore, we must get enough of it from foods or supplements to maintain good health .The nutrient is easily destroyed by heat, so consuming these foods raw might maximize your nutrient intake.
- The best food sources of vitamin C are fruits and vegetables. Animal sources are poor in vitamin C content.
The richest food sources of Vitamin C include :- Citrus fruits
- Oranges
- Grapefruit
- Green peppers
- Red peppers
- Strawberries
- Tomatoes
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Turnip
- Indian gooseberry
- Vitamin C is necessary for the absorption of iron and contributes to immune defense thus helping in resistance to
infections. - Vitamin C protects healthy cells, including muscle cells, from the damage caused by destructive free radicals
- Contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones, teeth and blood vessel
- Contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism
- Contributes to normal psychological function
- Vitamin C is necessary for the absorption of iron and contributes to immune defense thus helping in resistance to
- Recognized benefits of 1000mg daily are:
- Shortens duration and severity of colds and flu (antiviral)
- Anti-oxidant (protects against chronic disease)
- Immune boosting agent
- May help manage high blood pressure.
- May lower your risk of heart disease.
- May reduce blood uric acid levels and help prevent gout attacks.
- Helps prevent iron deficiency
- Boosts immunity.
- Protects your memory and thinking as you age
Vitamin C deficiency may lead to
- Dry brittle hair
- Rough scaly skin
- Decreased wound healing rate
- Easy bruising
- Nosebleeds
- Weakened tooth enamel
- Decreased ability to fight infections
- Dissolve the tablet in half a glass of water drink the contents of the glass
Dosage Adults :1 effervescent tablet daily
Children 4 -8 years of age : ½ effervescent tablet daily
References
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