Friday, June 19, 2009

Vitamin C Powder As A Dietary Supplement

By Richard Rosal

Vitamin C powder is a wonderful supplemental addition to the diet, having a wide range of health benefits. Derived from Ascorbic acid, this water soluble vitamin is essential in many bodily functions but its main use is as a preventative measure in the degradation of LDL cholesterol (low density lipoproteins) from causing irreversible heart damage.

Vitamin C powder contains Ascorbic acid, a vital ingredient in the production of cells and tissue in your body. It is essential for the proper function and repair of blood vessels, bones, ligaments, the healing of wounds and formation of scar tissue as well as the maintenance of cartilage and strong teeth.

A lack of vitamin C in the diet can have a range of negative health effects. This deficiency, known as Scurvy, can cause weight gain due to a slower metabolic rate, nosebleeds, bleeding gums and gingivitis, painful swelling in the joints, a dry, flaky skin, a tendency to bruise easily, a weakening of the protective tooth enamel, dry hair and split ends. One can easily prevent all of these symptoms by simply adding vitamin C powder to your diet.

The anti-oxidants found in Vitamin C powder are also great for combating heart disease, cancer and arthritis, a condition usually found in older people. Ascorbic acid is also useful in fighting the effects of pollutants, including cigarette smoke, chemicals and a wide range of toxins found in our water, food and air.

Thanks to modern convenience, the consumer has a wide range of options available when choosing to buy their vitamin C powder. Most mixtures are ingested as a soluble powder mixed into a glass of water. Some have additional additives and nutrients, like magnesium and calcium and typically, many powders are now flavored and mixed with bicarbonate of soda for a delightfully fizzy effect. The recommended allowance is 60 milligrams for adults and an extra 35 milligrams for consumers who smoke cigarettes. - 14130

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