12 Scientifically backed health benefits of vitamin C:

Blog, Human Body, Nutrition/Health, Wellbeing
January 12, 2021

There really is NOTHING like Vitamin C, there really isn’t:

Powerful Immune Stimulant
Lowers Hypertension according to studies
Fights Against Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Protects Against Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Fights Type 2 Diabetes
Used in Cancer Prevention especially cancers of the oesophagus, oral cavity, stomach, and pancreas.
Lifts mood and improves libido
Wards off Depression and Anxiety
Reduces oxidative stress in the brain (and the entire body)
Presently used in a lot of holistic Cancer Treatments
Promote Beautiful Skin and Hair
Boosts endogenous collagen production

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Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.

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