Vitamin C: its benefits

With the summer that is fast approaching and our calendar that fills with activities, We must focus on our hydration and the maintenance of our energy and our health in general. Although it is always better to maintain our health with a good diet and a lot of water, our modern lifestyles do not always allow us to consume the whole range of food and all the water we need. Knowing this, we should always complete our diet with vitamin C and make sure to remain well hydrated.

The exact amount of vitamin C we need On a daily basis has been the subject of several debates. We have all heard stories of sailors whose trip had to be shortened because of the scorbut. The time spent at sea has been limited until the British realizes that Scorbut could be avoided thanks to citrus fruits.

Vitamin C is necessary for the synthesis of collagen, the intercellular glue that keeps the skin, the lungs, the arteries, the digestive tract and all the other organs in good working order. It is a powerful antioxidant that protects against free radicals, pollution, carcinogenic substances, heavy metals and other toxins. Vitamin C is highly anti-viral and slightly anti-bacterial. No energy can be produced in the brain or in muscle cells without a sufficient supply of vitamin C. It is also essential for the adrenal glands that see the synthesis of stress hormones.

So what is the importance of vitamin C? Vitamin C is at the heart of so many chemical reactions in the body that, without it, life would simply not be possible.

The question of whether it is better to ingest supplements in liquid form or tablets has also been the subject of debates. In Europe, vitamins and supplements are generally consumed in liquid form. The New England Journal of Medicine recently published a report which indicates that for calcium to be absorbed in sufficient quantity, it must be taken in liquid form. We are currently studying the importance of form represents for the absorption of vitamin C. We know that the digestive system must work stronger to transform tablets than liquids. We can therefore conclude that the liquid form of vitamin C is much more acceptable, or bioavailable, for the body than taking tablets. It is all the more important to take vitamin C in liquid form during the summer months, a season during which we dehydrate faster than the rest of the year.

Perhaps one of the most important functions of hydration is to ensure that our electrolyte levels are maintained. Electrolyte is the medical and scientific term of salt, or more specifically, ions. The electrolytes are important because your cells (in particular those of the heart, nerves and muscles) use them to maintain their electrical communication through cell membranes and transport electrical impulses (nerve influx and muscular contractions, for example) to other cells. Your kidneys work to maintain your electrolyte concentrations in your constant blood despite fluctuations in the body. For example, when you train a lot, you lose electrolytes by sweat, especially sodium and potassium. The same thing also happens when you have the flu. When you have flu or cold, your kidneys find it more difficult to follow and meet the organism electrolyte needs, hence the slowness of slowness and sensations that bones and muscles are sore. These electrolytes must be replaced to maintain the concentrations of electrolytes at the right level.

One of the advantages of vitamin C in the form of mineral ascorbates is that it consists of several electrolytes, specifically potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium. It is important to note that with the arrival of spring and summer, it is very important to always ensure that our electrolytes are replaced if necessary and maintained at adequate rates. The more we sweat, the more we need to drink liquids that will replace our electrolytes. When you are looking to replace your electrolytes, try to avoid sugary sports drinks, flavored and artificially colored. Try choosing a vitamin C with a natural mineral ascorbate in the form of a powder.

One of the most important electrolytes is potassium. It takes either a positive or negative charge to help regulate blood pressure and muscle contractions, and helps maintain the proper functioning of your body processes. In fact, when you feel a little less fit, take a supplement of 200 mg of potassium to get a boost of energy. The other role of potassium in the body is to help metabolize glycogen sugar to provide energy for your daily tasks. Glycogen can be kept in muscles and liver and released when the body needs it. In addition, another potassium benefit is to help your body store energy for subsequent use without having to convert it into fat.

by Richard Pollock