Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is important for eye health and overall whole body wellness!
EYE HEALTH BENEFITS:
Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that is present in high concentrations in the eye
Your eyes are vulnerable to free radical damage because they're constantly exposed to light energy, oxygen, and air pollutants
Antioxidants — such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, glutathione, lutein & zeaxanthin — help to neutralize these free radicals and protect the eye tissues
Vitamin C helps to slow the progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) by about 25%
Vitamin C also reduces the risk of developing cataracts
Vitamin C, as well as other antioxidants, may also be protective in primary open-angle glaucoma
WHOLE BODY BENEFITS:
Vitamin C protects against heart disease and cancer, and strengthens the immune system
It strengthens the blood vessels, and also helps to aid in the absorption of iron
What to Eat:
Vitamin C is found in fruits & vegetables, and must be consumed daily as the body does not produce or store it
Kiwi, bell peppers, strawberries, broccoli, oranges and citrus fruits are all good sources of Vit. C
Health Canada recommends an average daily intake of 75 mg for adult males and 60 mg for adult females
Smoking increases oxidative stress and depletes your stores of Vitamin C, so the requirement for smokers should be increased by 35 mg/day
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