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Vitamin C

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an antitoxin vitamin which assists our body of ridding itself of toxic metals such as Cadmium, Lead and Mercury. It is also a powerful antioxidant.

Role In Our Body

  • Helps us absorb nutrients from food, especially Iron.
  • Assists in forming and maintaining the health of our bones and teeth.
  • Assists our immune system to kill infections and to eliminate toxic metals and poisons.
  • Protects cells from oxygen damage (anti-oxidant effect).
  • Assists in forming body and blood cells.
  • Helps heal broken bones, bruises and wounds.
  • Helps regulate our cholesterol levels.

Too Little

  • High cholesterol levels. High blood pressure, heart attack, stroke.
  • Insomnia, depression, anxiety, nervousness. Mental disorders. Addiction.
  • Kidney disorders. Pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.
  • Increased levels of toxins in body.
  • Bed sores. Low immunity to poisons, colds, infections and slower recovery time.
  • Slow wound and bone fracture healing.
  • Glaucoma. Eye cataracts.
  • Easy bruising. Purplish Skin.
  • Abnormally red gums.
  • Painful joints and lower spine, internal bleeding (scurvy).
  • Bleeding gums. Losse, easily decayed teeth.
  • Haggard face. Dry or scaly skin, raised hair follicles. Premature aging. Pin head spots.
  • Weak red blood cells, low energy, pale skin (Iron deficient anaemia).
  • Insufficient milk in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Food and chemical allergies.
  • Throat, stomach and cervical cancers.
  • Male infertility.
  • Poor digestion of food. Bad breath.
  • Arthritis and muscle pain.

Too Much

  • Over 2000 mg daily can cause wind, diarrhoea, skin rashes or irritation in the urinary passage.

Good Sources Of Vitamin C

  • Brassicas (Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage etc)
  • Citrus Fruit
  • Leafy Greens
  • Tomatoes
  • Potatoes

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