The Benefits of Vitamin C As Follows:
May Lower Risk of Chronic Illnesses
Vitamin C is an antioxidant, meaning it's one of many natural substances that may help treat, slow, or prevent some health problems. It does this by neutralizing free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage cells and cause disease.
When you have a lot of free radicals in your system, it can cause a condition called oxidative stress. Research has linked many chronic diseases to oxidative stress, including heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease
May Lower Heart Disease Risk
Oxidative stress is believed to play a role in the development of some cardiovascular diseases ("cardio" means heart, "vascular" refers to blood vessels).
A major reason for this is that oxidative stress can trigger atherosclerosis, which is the thickening or hardening of arteries due to plaque buildup from cholesterol, fat, and other substances. This can lead to coronary artery disease.
May Help Reduce Risk of Certain Cancers
A lot of research has investigated the role of antioxidants, including vitamin C, in cancer care and prevention. However, the results have yielded inconsistent results.
Most studies have found that vitamin C supplementation, either on its own or in combination with other supplements, cannot prevent or treat cancer.
Can Prevent Gout Attacks
Gout is a common and extremely painful type of arthritis that mainly affects the big toes. It's caused by excess uric acid (a waste product) in the blood, which causes crystals to form in the joints. The crystals then cause inflammation, which leads to painful attacks.
Several studies have shown that vitamin C can prevent gout by lowering levels of uric acid in the blood. This may, at least in part, be due to its antioxidant activity. Uric acid levels appear to be higher in people with significant oxidative stress.
