5 Ways Vitamin C Supports Our Health & How to Get More of it

At Prime Health of New Jersey, our doctors and care staff enjoy helping our patients realize the massive benefits of adjusting habits in their daily lives to create healthier life. One of the simplest changes that one can make is adding vitamin C to the daily health routine. Scroll down to see 3 Reasons why Vitamin C is important and how you can get more of it:

1. Heal Faster

Vitamin C helps your body produce collagen which is linked to faster healing times during times of recovery.

2. Antioxidants Help Protect Us from Chronic Disease

Many of vitamin C’s health benefits can be traced to its antioxidant properties. It protects the body’s cells from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals can cause changes in cells and DNA that can lead to illnesses.

3. Boost Immunity

Studies show that people who take vitamin C regularly have slightly shorter colds and/or milder symptoms when they do have a cold. This is because of the boost of immunity to your white blood cells.

So how can you incorporate more Vitamin C into your diet?

For starters, you will want to start by eating a healthy balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables. Some of our favorites are spinach and other leafy greens, cabbage, strawberries, citrus fruits, broccoli, potatoes, and red and green peppers. Throw a variety of these antioxidant fruits and vegetables together in a salad or whip up a daily smoothie to effortlessly reach your daily intake goals. Another way to give your body a serious boost is vitamin C hydration therapy, which infuses fluids and nutrients directly into your bloodstream, and it only takes 30 minutes.

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