Vitamin C - the miracle supplement for combating diseases and ailments from colds to cancer

Vitamin C, is one of the most popular and beneficial of all vitamin supplements. Commonly referred to as ascorbic acid, its antioxidant, anti-aging benefits and immune fighting properties have been well documented. Thanks to intensive research by two times Nobel prize winner, Dr. Linus Pauling, its ability in preventing heart disease and fighting free radicals in the body is well understood. According to recent research vitamin C lowers cholesterol by safely inhibiting the HMG CoA reductase enzyme. This makes vitamin C a much safer alternative for lowering cholesterol than dangerous statin drugs which are used to inhibit the very same enzyme. This and many other discoveries, which are still on-going today, make this a miracle supplement having a broad range of benefits.

Since humans cannot manufacture Vitamin C it is vitally important that we either receive this health nutrient through our diet or by supplementing. Since it is water soluble and not fat soluble any excess vitamin C not used by the body is eliminated by the body through the urine thus making it an extremely safe and natural supplement. It can be taken in powder form, caplets or tablets. Pharmaceutical grade vitamin C is best for absorption by the body.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) health benefits are numerous:

• helps heal wounds
• reduces inflammation
• has antioxidant properties which reduces free radical damage to cells which promotes its anti-aging capability
• protects cardiovascular system and reduces incidence of heart disease
• lowers cholesterol
• enhances the immune system’s ability to fight against bacteria and viruses
• treats and prevents the common cold & allergies
  

Dr. Linus Pauling found that high daily Vitamin C doses of 5,000 to 20,000 mg acts as a natural antihistamine and antiviral therapy to treat common colds. Zinc gluconate and echinacea were found to also offer very high resistance to cold and allergies.