Gives skin a healthy glow

Perhaps you’ve already noticed how vitamin C is a common ingredient in skin care products like creams and makeup. That’s because vitamin C has anti-aging properties, can defend against free radical damage from prolonged UV exposure and plays a vital role in collagen synthesis.

Promotes iron absorption

Getting enough iron in your diet is important, and so is making sure that the iron you get from food is properly absorbed into the body. Vitamin C and iron are a dynamic duo because vitamin C helps increase the amount of iron released from nonheme sources and fights off the negative effects of phytonutrients that work to inhibit iron absorption.

Boosts neurotransmitter function

Stored mainly within the central nervous system, vitamin C is critically essential for neurotransmitter function, as it stimulates the process in which enzymes synthesize the norepinephrine from dopamine. Known as “the stress hormone” norepinephrine is a chemical that is released by the sympathetic nervous system to help your body react to stressful situations.

Benefits men’s sexual health

Along with the benefits stated above, there is some research that indicates that taking vitamin C may have a positive impact on sexual health.

How is Vitamin C Used?

Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant-packed vitamin that the body uses to neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative damage. Though mostly known for its antioxidant power, vitamin C also supports collagen synthesis in the body, which benefits connective tissue health and the production of neurotransmitters like L-carnitine.

Often Paired With

Zinc

When the winter blahs come to wreak havoc on the immune system, it’s a no-brainer to load up on vitamin C for its antioxidant power. But the trace element zinc has gained tremendous momentum in recent years as a winter blah-buster in its own right. Zinc promotes T-lymphocytes (T cells) within the body, which are responsible for stimulating immune responses. Working in tandem, vitamin C and zinc are a formidable immune support duo.

Rose Hips

Rose hips are an excellent source of vitamin C, so taking them along with vitamin C can give you an extra kick of antioxidant support. But what makes rose hips a great addition to a vitamin C supplement is the fact that they deliver the bonus of phenols, flavonoids, lycopene, vitamin E and ellagic acid.

Vitamin C Food Sources

Vitamin C is found in many food sources, especially fruits and vegetables. Foods that are high in vitamin C include oranges, grapefruit, kiwifruit, strawberries, guavas, red and green peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, thyme and parsley.

Recommended Reading

Benefits of Vitamin C and Vitamin C Types

https://www.swansonvitamins.com/blog/lindsey/benefits-of-vitamin-c-and-vitamin-c-types

Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C Helps Build a Stronger Immune System

https://www.swansonvitamins.com/blog/chelsea/lypo-spheric-vitamin-c-immune