Apart from the fact that orange juice is a rich source for vitamin C, I bet a lot of people don’t know much about this nutrient.
Below are 8 facts about vitamin C that you should know
1. Vitamin C won’t reduce the risk of catching common cold for most people. Most people rush to take lots of vitamin C to avoid flu, studies has shown that this won’t work for most people.
2. Taking Vitamin C might help your cardiovascular health according to a University of Colorado, Boulder study. The study found that a 500mg of vitamin C had a protective effect on blood vessels that was similar to a working out.
3. Vitamin C deficiency symptom includes bleeding gums, nosebleed, swollen joints, dry skin and bruising.
4. Citrus is an excellent source of vitamin C but it’s not the best source of vitamin C. The best source of vitamin C is bell peppers.
5. Other good sources of vitamin C besides bell pepper and citrus include kiwi, broccoli, strawberries, pineapple, pawpaw, and cantaloupe.
6. Adequate vitamin C intake helps weight loss.
7. Your body can’t store vitamin C. Surplus vitamin is eliminated by your kidneys in urine.
8. 75mg of vitamin C is recommended daily for women while 90mg is recommended daily for men although many experts believe it should be 200mg daily. One medium orange provides about 70mg.
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