Remember when vitamin C was declared the best and perhaps the only remedy for the common cold? The popularity of vitamins in our days as a small source of nutrients derived from the juice, it seems the only thing that keeps its reputation afloat, particularly after study showing that vitamin C is almost useless in fighting the common cold. But do not believe it. The truth is that scientists have a new understanding of vitamin C - and found a lot of new ways of how it can help you stay healthy, look and feel younger. We'll tell you what he really can help you.
Prevents Wrinkles
You can not select cosmetic products these days without compulsion of antioxidants on the label. And rightly so: Antioxidants, such as vitamin C, to help turn back the clock, or at least stop it. In October 2007, the study showed that people who eat foods rich in vitamin C, less wrinkles and signs of dry mature skin than those whose diets contain only small amounts of this vitamin. Vitamin C helps form collagen, which smoothes lines and wrinkles.
The secret is in the ability of vitamin C to fight free radicals, increase cell metabolism in our body. The free radicals attack the protein, fat and DNA - and destroys collagen. Vitamin C also ozaschischaet skin from the sun's ultraviolet rays, which can cause freckles and pigmentation.
We recommend using a moisturizer for the face La Roche-Posay Active C or, rich in antioxidants, means SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic.
Protects your heart
Experts continue to debate whether or not antioxidants, like vitamin C, can prevent heart disease. But some are repelled from a fairly convincing evidence. When Finnish researchers conducted studies involving about 300,000 people, more than 10 years, they found that the consumption of more than 700mg of vitamin C every day reduces the risk of heart disease by 25 percent. A recent study by Harvard University found that women who consume about 500 mg of vitamin C daily and 600 IU (international units) of vitamin E (another antioxidant) may reduce the risk of heart attack by 30 percent. In addition, vitamin C improves the functioning of endothelial cells (which covers the inner walls of blood vessels), reducing blockage of arteries and reducing the blood pressure.
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C, as well as other nutrients do not deny yourself food supplements also contain vitamins C and E.
Prevents the development of cancer
A diet consisting of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables are not only good for your heart, it can also reduce the risk of cancer of the urinary tract, esophagus, stomach and lungs. Vitamin C can also be used to treat cancer. High levels of substances administered intravenously to provide toxicity to cancer cells (study showed that oral intake of vitamin C has no effect on cancer cells). Intravenous administration obespechivet formation of hydrogen peroxide, which kills some cancer cells, while healthy cells remain unharmed, said study author Mark Levine, MD, director of the department of molecular and clinical nutrition and physician Institutes of Health. Levin suggested to try this therapy in patients with cancer.
"Try to eat five or more fruits and vegetables daily, preferably, all colors of the rainbow," - says Levine.
It will be very useful for you.
Supports vision
Vitamin C can prevent the need for glasses after the age of 45. However, antioxidants, including vitamin C, can help to prevent one of the main causes of blindness: age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
If you are at risk of developing AMD (have a family history or predisposition), include in your diet in the studies of vitamins C, E, beta-karotina/vitamina A, zinc or copper. It happens that the levels of vitamins C and E are falling, but the additional additives to stabilize their work. (Warning: do not follow this advice, if you smoke - the level of beta-carotene may increase and lead to cancer of the lungs).
It helps to live longer
You may have heard that green tea supports the protection of the body from toxins. This is important because toxins contribute to the development of various types of cancer, heart disease and other diseases. In fact, one or two cups a day can reduce the risk of death in women by 20 pprotsentov, say Japanese scientists. How is this related to vitamin C? Citrus juices (lemon, lime, orange) may increase the immune defenses of green tea. A new research has shown that a mixture of citrus juices and green tea enable 80 percent of antioxidant green tea to stimulate digestion, making this pair of substances more useful than previously thought.
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