What is Vitamin C on skin

What is Vitamin C

Vitamin C, so known as ascorbic acid, is an antioxidant that helps protect the body from many forms of oxidation and from problems involving free radicals. Research indicates that an adequate intake of vitamin C may help prevent cancer because of its ability to scavenge free radicals that attack DNA. DNA damage can lead to the formation of cancerous cells. Vitamin C performs numerous functions in the body.

Vitamin C is an important vitamin needed for proper repair of the skin and tissues. Vitamin C is important in fighting the aging process and promotes collagen production in the dermal tissues, keeping the skin healthy land firm. It is required for collagen formation in the skin as well as in cartilage and spinal discs. Vitamin C also renews vitamin E by allowing it to neutralize more free radicals. When applied topically in serums, lotion, and creams, vitamins C has been found to increase collagen and to lighten skin.

Vitamin C also helps prevent cardiovascular disease by helping to maintain blood vessel walls and by preventing oxidation of bad cholesterol, which can lead to clogging in the blood vessels.

Vitamin C fights the body in dealing with stress, and it is easily depleted during acts of great stress. This vitamin supports the healing process of the body. Studies also show that vitamin C helps reduce the time and severity of colds.

Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, dark green leafy vegetables; tomatoes; and other fruits and vegetables. Vitamin C is easily depleted in smokers, which is important because smokers have more free radicals forming in their bodies. Researchers suggest that smokers need as twice as much vitamin C as nonsmoker do. Symptoms of scurvy from vitamin C deficiency include easy bruising, bleeding gums, poor wound healing, and anemia.

Bioflavonoids

Bioflavonoids (by-oh-FLAH-vuh-noids), which are referred to as vitamin P, enhance absorption of vitamin C. Bioflavonoids relieve pain and bruises. They also protect capillary blood vessels. Bioflavonoids promote circulation, have antibacterial effects, and can reduce the symptoms of oral herpes. Bioflavonoids are antioxidants found in citrus peel, peppers, grapes, garlic and berries.

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