Health Benefits of Vitamin C

I had planned to start this hub one way until I read the news feed within the hub. Well it is a great way to make a point.. Notice the exotic fruit (Baobab) that is suppose to have six times more vitamin C than an orange. That has to be an awesome piece of fruit. My question is, how long will it take to reach the US? More importantly what is a baobab? There's the light bulb--research.

I had never heard of such a fruit or its tree, but I learned it can survive extremely harsh, and dry climate. The trees are found in parts of Africa, Zimbabwe, Madagascar and Australia. These are some of the places I was able to locate this strange, odd, and very weird looking tree.

It can survive in extreme heat due to it lives in deserts.

Of all the vitamins, vitamin C is the most sensitive and losing strength when exposed to air. This nutrient is commonly known for its ability to help reduce common cold symptoms. The other common knowledge about vitamin c is it being a power antioxidant.

Some of the more uncommon facts about vitamin C is its ability to strength arteries, which is a great benefit for heart patients. Vitamin C also has properties within it to help prevent blood from clotting.

Individuals who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease before a medication regiment is started; it is possible vitamin C can retard the rate of progression.

• Peas
• Kohlabi
• Bell Peppers
• Kale
• Citrus Fruit
• Melons
• Sweet Potatoes
• Cauliflower
• Lemons
• Tomatoes
• Kiwi
• Rose Hips
• Black Currants
• Guava
• Acerola Cherries
• Cantaloupe
• Pimientos
• Oranges
• Cabbage

• Lung Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer

C is great for helping our body fight infections. Patients with HIV, and/or AIDS should have doses of vitamin C daily for its stimulatiing the immune system abilities.

Vitamin C does have side effects if taken in large doses, I can attest to the fact and have experienced, personally I experienced diarrhea. But other side effect do include but not limited to:

• burning while urinating
• loose bowel
• diarrhea (there is a difference btw loose and diarrhea)
• gas
• stomach pain
• rashes
• nausea

Vitamin C. is the supplement that shields thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic, and folic acid from oxidation . In the previous hub I talked about vitamins working together by partnering up with other vitamins to enable them to perform properly , and for our bodies to adequately absorp nutrients . The same applies for vitamin C. It converts trytophan (in essential amino acid )into serotonin . Serotonin is a horomone that is necessary for our body to have in order for us to have normal sleep patterns . Vitamin C. also assist with the absorption of iron and calcium .

• Swollen legs and arms
• Shortness of breath
• Bleeding Gums
• Tender Joints
• Muscle Cramps
• Loose Teeth
• Scaly Skin
• Having trouble with wounds healing