The Daily Dose: Why Your Body Needs Vitamin C Every Day

Author

Maria Barkas
July 25, 2023

We often hear about the importance of vitamin C in our diets, especially for immune support during cold and flu season.

But, there's more to this important vitamin than just helping your immune system. Let’s talk about why our bodies need vitamin C every day.

The Essentiality of Vitamin C

Unlike guinea pigs, humans can't make their own vitamin C. This means we have to get all our vitamin C from the food we eat.

Vitamin C and Collagen Synthesis

Vitamin C is critical for collagen production. Collagen is a protein needed for the health of our skin, bones, and tissues. When you don't get enough vitamin C, your body resorts to fat for tissue repair. Fat, being a less effective substitute, can compromise our tissue strength and slow down the healing process from injuries.

Bonus: A Potent Stroke Shield?

The benefits of vitamin C may extend to cardiovascular health as well. A long-term study revealed a 42% lower risk of stroke in individuals with high vitamin C levels over a nine-year period, highlighting the potential role of this nutrient in supporting heart health.

Vitamin C as a Skincare Hero

Beyond its internal benefits, vitamin C has been recognized for its topical benefits as a potent antioxidant. Our body naturally produces melanin (pigment) when healing any lesion, so using a vitamin C (tyrosinase inhibitor) will inhibit the excess melanin production in the skin. Essentially, it adds an additional layer of defense above and beyond what SPF can offer, preventing oxidative skin damage brought on by environmental factors.

To ensure you’re getting enough Vitamin C, eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, or take a Vitamin C supplement as directed by your doctor.

Here are just some of the tyrosinase inhibitors we love:

Hope this was helpful!

Maria

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