Vitamin C deficiency weakens healthy immune responses

Vitamin C, also known as “Ascorbic Acid” is a water-soluble vitamin that helps to boost and maintain a healthy immune system. Vitamin C is naturally sourced from foods or can alternatively be obtained from vitamin supplements.

Eating foods high in Vitamin C also contributes to developing your immune defense – by supporting various cellular functions of both the innate and adaptive immune systems.

Vitamin C can help:

• Cure scurvy

• Control high blood pressure

• Lower heart disease risk

• Reduce blood uric acid levels

• Prevent gout attacks

• Treats iron deficiencies

• Prevent brain degeneration

• Strengthen weak immune system caused by stress

• Assist in weight loss

• Heal wounds and cuts faster

• Protect other fat-soluble vitamins and fatty acids in the oxidation process

Aim to get several servings a day of vitamin C rich food to boost immune health.

Many foods contain vitamin c such as citrus fruits, grapefruit, orange, kiwifruit, guava, and lemon. Other fruits high in Vitamin C are strawberries, papaya, and cantaloupe. In addition to the fruits, certain vegetables such as broccoli, green pepper, bell pepper, parsley, cauliflower, tomatoes, brussel sprouts, mustard greens, and capsicums are equally good sources of Ascorbic Acid for immune boosting.

If getting these foods in daily is a challenge you can always supplement with a good quality liposomal form of vitamin C . Liposomal forms are more easily absorbed by the cells and are less harsh on the stomach. I have posted a link below that has a wide selection of high quality vitamin C supplements.