HEALTH BENEFITS

I took an interest in Vitamin C because of its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting properties.

HOW I USE VITAMIN C

As a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS),I use Vitamin C to help manage my MS. When I discovered that inflammation causes MS relapses, with relapses being the worsening of current or creation of new MS symptoms, I incorporated Vitamin C supplements into my beneficial diet to do the following:

• Use their anti-inflammatory properties to help manage inflammation.
• Use their antioxidant properties to protect the cells of the body from oxidative stress, which is linked to disease, a major source of inflammation.
• Use their immune-boosting properties to help the body fight disease.

So, Vitamin C helps manage inflammation and a major source of inflammation.

And managing inflammation, helps manage my MS.

HAS VITAMIN C HELPED ME?

Yes. I believe Vitamin C has contributed to the anti-inflammatory nature of my beneficial diet and helped improve the functioning of my immune system. I experienced a marked improvement in my Hypersensitivity, after adding 500 mg supplements to my daily routine. I then discovered that 750 mg chewables work better than a cup of coffee at waking me up in the morning.

CAUTION

Due to the ever possible occurrence of product contamination, I always double check my sources and check ingredient lists before trying a new item.

Allergic reactions can happen to anyone, so I do my research and keep my eyes open to any potentially dangerous reactions when I try anything new.

Ingesting large amounts of anything can be harmful, so I always consume in moderation. Some people can react negatively to high doses of Vitamin C and experience side effects, like Nausea and Headaches.

-Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy

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REFERENCES

Carr, A. C., & Maggini, S. (2017). Vitamin C and Immune Function. Nutrients, 9(11), 1211.

Gęgotek, A., & Skrzydlewska, E. (2022). Antioxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Ascorbic Acid.  Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), 11(10), 1993.

Wikipedia: Vitamin C

Mayo Clinic: Vitamin C

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