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4 Reasons Vitamin C Isn't Just For Cold And Flu Season

7/1/2015

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By Dominic Zumbrun
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Vitamin C is an essential vitamin necessary for normal development. You’ve probably already heard how beneficial vitamin C is for fighting off various colds and flu. However, this important vitamin offers an array of other health benefits you may not know about. Below is a quick look at some other great benefits that will encourage you to make vitamin C a part of your diet year round.

1. Helps with Weight Loss

Vitamin C can make your workouts more effective at burning fat. It’s believed to help regulate both oxidation and energy intake and consumption. This combination helps the body burn as much as 30% more fat during an average workout than those who do not maintain a healthy level of vitamin C.

2. Fights Inflammation

Inflammation causes free radicals to develop in the body, which can cause cell damage and lead to a slower healing process. However, vitamin C works to fight these unwanted radicals and to promote faster healing.

3. Reduces Risk of Sun Damage

While sunscreen is still required when you’ll be outside for extended periods of time, studies suggest vitamin C can reduce a person’s risk for melanoma. It is also believed to help lower your chance of getting sunspots.

4. Lowers Risk for Many Cardiovascular Diseases

One of the best benefits of vitamin C is its ability to lower your risk for a variety of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke, high blood pressure and heart disease. It’s believed Vitamin C promotes healthy blood cell function that keeps the cardiovascular system operating properly.

It is easy to see just how important vitamin C is to your overall health. Unfortunately, your body does not produce this vitamin, so it’s crucial you include plenty of foods that are high in this vitamin (citrus fruit, berries, peppers, and dark green leafy vegetables).

For more great health tips, head over to the Downtown Athletic Club in Amarillo, where we offer a wide range of both group fitness and personal training classes that help to promote overall wellness and healthy living.

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