What Occurs When You Take Vitamin C Every Day


 Vitamin C is a necessary nutrient that supports a number of functions throughout the body, including immune system health and tissue repair. Although our bodies require it, we are unable to naturally produce it, so it is essential for good health to consume foods high in vitamin C like broccoli, brussel sprouts, strawberries, bell peppers, and tomatoes. However, some people prefer to take supplements, which can have benefits as well as risks. Consume This, Not That! Read on to learn what taking vitamin C daily can do from Sean Marchese, MS, RN, a registered nurse at The Mesothelioma Center with a background in oncology clinical trials and more than 15 years of experience in direct patient care.


Benefits of vitamin c | Benefits of vitamin c for  health

Effects of Antioxidants

"Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant that eliminates harmful molecules known as free radicals in the body. It reduces oxidative stress caused by long-term inflammation after injury or infection. A daily dose of vitamin C can also help the production of other natural antioxidants, including vitamin E and tetrahydrobiopterin." says Marchese.


helps the body's own immune system

Vitamin C enhances the cellular effects of immune cells like phagocytes and neutrophils and can also help clear dead immune cells after infection, preventing harm from a buildup. Marchese explains, "The human immune system helps fight off infections, destroy foreign bodies, and reduce disease, but it still needs help from vaccinations and a diet rich in vitamin C and other nutrients.

 Against Cancer

Vitamin C is beneficial for cancer patients who cannot get all their nutrients through oral intake or have increased inflammations or infections from cancer treatment, and evidence suggests vitamin C supplements could help lower the risk of pancreatic, esophageal, and prostate cancers, according to Marchese. "Most healthy people don't require daily vitamin C supplements, but a supplement can reduce the risk of some cancers in people who suffer from vitamin C deficiency, as well as the risk of some cancers in people who are


lowered danger of eye disease

Vitamin C supplements have been shown to lessen eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration and cataracts when taken with other recommended vitamins and minerals, according to Marchese. "Vitamin C supplements may help lower the risk of decreased visual acuity later in life, but it's unlikely that they can reverse age-related eye damage."


Kidney Stone Risk Is Increasing

Research has shown that high doses of vitamin C every day increased kidney stone risk by over 20% compared to those who took less than the daily recommended amount of 90 mg of vitamin C, according to Marchese. Daily vitamin C intake isn't recommended for everyone and can increase the risk of some adverse effects.

Drug Interaction Risk

Over time, vitamin C can build up in the body. time and result in problems like heartburn, diarrhoea, vomiting, and cramps in the stomach. The blood-thinning drug warfarin, statins (a type of anti-cholesterol drug), and hormone replacement therapy, such as oestrogen, can all interact dangerously with high levels of vitamin C.