Vitamin
C
Immune
system booster and powerful antioxidant, Vitamin C may
help hair, skin, nails, ligaments, tendons and much
more.
Vitamin
C helps to counter the effects of cell-damaging molecules called free radicals.
These toxins are present in every day situations and may
cause deterioration of our immune system, leading to
many common ailments and afflictions.
In
many cases, Vitamin C is made more effective when taken
with other antioxidants such as vitamin E, flavonoids, and
carotendoids. This is one of the 'synergy' factors with
taking bee products in combination form, ie royal jelly,
pollen, propolis and honey.
Taking vitamin C at the
onset of a cold or flu may help prevent the illness from
fully developing. Research has indicated an optimal
dosage of 1,000 to 6,000 mg a day actually reduced the
duration of the illness by 21%.
Vitamin C may also help increase our resistance to heart disease
by lowering 'bad' cholesterol levels. Studies
suggest that Vitamin C may also boost blood levels of HDL
('good) cholesterol.
