Three Benefits to Vitamin C That May Surprise You

By Jo Garcia Lifestyle Blogger.
When you think of Vitamin C, you usually think of immunity. This popular nutrient is one that will protect our body from infection as well as quicken the body’s ability to repair wounds. What a lot of us don’t know is that there are some surprising benefits that so many of us could really benefit from. Read on to find out who you know that can profit from the daily use of Vitamin C.

Hypertension

We all know someone with high blood pressure; almost 67 million Americans suffer. These people can benefit from a daily dose of Vitamin C as it has been shown to lower blood pressure, and therefore lessen the probability of hypertension.

Lead Toxicity

Lead exposure occurs when lead dust or fumes are inhaled, or when lead is ingested through contaminated hands, food, water, cigarettes or clothing. If you suffer from lead toxicity, multiple studies have found Vitamin C can lower your blood lead level. This is especially important for children living in urban areas, as studies have shown that lead toxicity can lead to behavioral and developmental problems such as learning disabilitiesnd lowered IQ. Adults, moreover, may suffer from kidney damage and high blood pressure.

Cataracts

The lens of the human eye requires Vitamin C to function properly, and a deficiency can lead to cataracts (a condition where eyes have cloudy areas in the lens – which is normally clear). Recent studies of lower income countries such as India show that a higher intake of Vitamin C has been shown to fight cataracts by increasing the amount of blood flow to the eye.

Going Forward

Now that we know what we can use Vitamin C for (besides immunity) let’s all share this information with those we care about. As always, supplements should not be used in place of medical treatment.  Make sure you talk with your doctor before taking any supplements.