Vitamin 'C'
More than 120 illnesses have been detected which can be
prevented or eliminated with a good dose of Vitamin- C, also called Ascorbic
Acid. It has been found that if this vitamin is taken along with oat bran, its
healing properties are increased.
Taking Vitamin C with Oat Bran causes more to be absorbed
into the body, increasing its curative and preventative qualities. In addition,
you include the magnificent properties that the oat has to lower cholesterol
level in the blood. It has been demonstrated that by taking 50 grams of oat
bran daily, blood cholesterol is reduced by almost 3% in adults.
Vitamin – C is not produced by the body and for this reason,
it is necessary to take it daily, either by food or beverages that contain it,
or through nutritional supplements. The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is at
least 60 mg (minimum) of Vitamin – C.
It is important to know that cigarettes, smog and other
environmental ills destroy the amount of this vitamin in your body. For
example, one cigarette destroys up to 25 mg, that is to say, almost half the
recommended daily allowance.
Why does Vitamin – C have such strong healing properties?
Our white blood cells, which defend the body against all
types of hostile elements like bacteria, need a large amount of vitamin – C to
function. If the defense system of the body is not in good condition, it will
not be able to eliminate the principal enemies of the body, and illnesses and
infections will result in that person.
That is why when you have a throat infection or symptoms of
a cold, it is recommended that you gargle with lemon juice. Lemon and orange,
like other citrus, contain a lot of vitamin – C. It has been found that vitamin
– C kills bacteria in the urinary tract, and also has proven effective to fight
illnesses of the respiratory system like Asthma, Bronchitis, and Chest Colds.
It helps with dryness of the mucous membrane in the lungs and respiratory
system. There is evidence that a vitamin-C deficiency increases the risk of
Lung Cancer.
Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can be related
to the lack of vitamins. It has been discovered that a good dose of vitamin- C
lowers the cholesterol level in the blood.
Vitamin – C is fundamental in the formation of collagen, an
essential substance for the whole body. The abnormal functioning of collagen
can produce: Aging, Muscular pain, Gout, Rheumatic fever, Rheumatoid arthritis,
Colitis and Inflammation of the Blood Vessels. These afflictions can be
combated if collagen has the ability to regenerate itself quick enough, and the
only way that can happen is through a large intake of vitamin – C. Drink orange
juice daily.
Vitamin-C is a great antidote for neutralizing free
radicals, the principal cause of aging.
It is recommended to take at least 180 mg per day.
Which foods contain it ?:
Amla, Orange, Kiwi, Strawberry, Lemon & all other citrus
fruits, Green Peppers, Broccoli, Papaya etc.
