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Summer Health Tips: Reasons Why You Should Consume Vitamin C In Summer
As an effective antioxidant, vitamin C is useful in fighting pollution, smoke, and sun exposure as well as promoting collagen and elastin synthesis. It also inhibits melanin, thereby reducing the appearance of uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation [1].
In summer, you need vitamin C to protect your body from the heat. The heat can affect your health in many ways.
Vitamin C helps your body to produce more collagen which helps to keep your skin firm and elastic. It also helps your body to absorb iron which is important for helping to prevent anaemia. Vitamin C also helps your body to fight off infections and illnesses which can be caused by heat.
During the summer months, your skin and health are severely damaged by the excessive heat. Apart from protecting your body by staying indoors, you should also pay attention to the vitamins you should consume to keep your body healthy [2].
Several studies have suggested that heat kills more people every year than any other natural catastrophe. The food you consume can help your body to an extend to withstand the heat and survive the summer.
In addition, the right foods can also protect your body from the sun's ultraviolet rays and excess heat.
We will now discuss why Vitamin C is an important vitamin for the summer.
Why You Should Consume Vitamin C In Summer
1. Soothes sunburn
As well as damaging your skin's health, sunburn can also cause cancer in rare cases. Consuming enough vitamin C can help prevent this from happening. Vitamin C helps to neutralize the damage caused by UV rays, which can prevent sunburn.
As well as providing protection against sunburn, vitamin C can also help to reduce the risk of skin cancer by repairing damaged skin cells [3].
2. Healing properties
As vitamin C has healing properties, it is useful for sunburns and other summer injuries as it speeds up the healing process. Vitamin C is an antioxidant which helps with skin healing by reducing inflammation and stimulating the production of collagen, which helps skin and wounds heal faster [4].
3. Antioxidants properties
You need antioxidants in your body to protect yourself from free radical damage. You can also protect your skin from the sun's exposure and other environmental factors. Therefore, it is important to consume foods rich in vitamin C.
4. Collagen production
There is no doubt that vitamin C is important to your body, as it is involved in the production of collagen. This is why it is recommended that you consume summer fruits rich in vitamin C.
Vitamin C is essential for the production of collagen, which helps form healthy skin tissue, bones, and connective tissue. Additionally, it helps in the absorption of iron, which is critical for good health [5].
5. Hot weather
As the temperatures soar, your body needs to adjust fast in order to survive. Vitamin C plays an important role in assisting your body in adjusting to rising temperatures. Vitamin C helps to regulate your body's internal temperature by aiding in the production of sweat. Sweating helps to cool down your body when it is exposed to hot temperatures.
Vitamin C also helps to boost your immune system, which helps your body to fight off any infections or illnesses caused by heat [6].
5. Soothes heat rash
Several studies have indicated that regular consumption of vitamin C can help to prevent and/or cure heat rash during the summer months. This is because vitamin C helps to improve the skin's ability to sweat, which in turn helps to keep the skin cool.
It also helps to reduce inflammation, which can help to reduce the discomfort associated with heat rash.
How To Consume Vitamin C?
The best sources of vitamin C are fruits and vegetables. Citrus fruits (such as oranges and grapefruits) and their juices, as well as red and green peppers and kiwifruit, which contain a high amount of vitamin C, can be consumed to obtain recommended amounts of vitamin C [7].
A vitamin C supplement should be taken 2 - 3 times daily with meals, depending on the dosage. According to some studies, adults should consume 250 - 500 mg of vitamin C twice daily to achieve any benefits. Talk to your doctor before taking more than 1,000 mg of vitamin C a day or giving vitamin C to children.
On A Final Note...
Vitamin C contributes to a healthy immune system, as well as maintaining healthy skin, bones, and joints, so it should be included in your diet all year round if you are active in the sun.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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