What are the Benefits of Vitamin C?

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Registered Dietitian , Sarah Ware, BSc (Hons), RD, CDE, discusses vitamin C in nutrition.

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What are the Benefits of Vitamin C?

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Vitamin C may improve blood glucose levels in people with diabetes.

Explanation:

Studies have shown that people who take vitamin C supplements can improve their glucose levels after eating.

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Your body produces a great deal of vitamin C.

Explanation:

Vitamin C is called an essential vitamin because your body can’t produce it.

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Vitamin C improves the absorption of heme iron.

Explanation:

Vitamin C improves the absorption of non-heme iron, which is found in foods like leafy greens.

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Vitamin C helps the body produce collagen.

Explanation:

Vitamin C helps the body produce collagen, L-carnitine and certain neurotransmitters.

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Vitamin C can help prevent heart disease.

Explanation:

Vitamin C boosts blood antioxidant levels, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

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