It Helps You Lose Weight
You
burn 30 percent more fat during a bout of moderate exercise when you
have adequate levels of vitamin C compared to someone who has low levels
of the vitamin, according to the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.
The theory? Vitamin C aids in the pathways that regulate fat oxidation,
energy expenditure, and energy intake—all things that help with weight loss. When levels are sufficient, your body can do its job more efficiently.
It Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Epidemiological
and observational studies have found associations with vitamin C and
lower risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure and lower incidences
of stroke. "Vitamin C improves blood cell function and enhances vascular
relaxation," Frei says. This allows blood to move more freely, which
reduces the risk of heart problems.It Protects Your Skin from Sun Damage
It Reduces Inflammation
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It May Lessen Cold Duration
When
it comes to fighting colds, our moms told us to get our vitamin C. But
it turns out that cold-fighting is one of vitamin C's most controversial
benefits. According to Frei, the evidence on vitamin C's ability to
fight a cold is inconsistent. Still, vitamin C is just one of the
numerous vitamins that our immune system needs to function optimally, he
says. And there is one thing we know: A stronger immune system means
fewer sick days.
It Fights Cancer
One
of the most exciting vitamin C benefits is its possible cancer-fighting
effects. Studies out of the National Institutes of Health have found
that intravenous infusion of vitamin C may enhance chemotherapy's effect
on cancer cells, especially in pancreatic cancer. This therapy is in
Phase II clinical trials, so it may not be long before it is standard
practice in fighting this disease that affects an estimated 1.6 million
Americans. Other research has found that intravenous infusion of vitamin
C improves the quality of life for cancer patients.
