Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid and ascorbate, is an essential water-soluble nutrient and one of the main antioxidants of the body. It facilitates glucose, folic acid and some amino acids metabolism. Vitamin C can neutralize free radicals and enhances iron absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.
Vitamin C is vital for collagen synthesis and plays an important role in immune function helping white blood cells work more efficiently, having positive effects on skin health and shortening wound healing time.
Insufficient vitamin C intake causes scurvy, a condition characterized by fatigue or lassitude, widespread connective tissue weakness, bleeding gums and capillary fragility. In the long term, the vitamin C deficiency may lead to atherosclerosis, hypertension or gallbladder disorders.
Fruits, particularly citrus fruits, fruit juices, and many vegetables are excellent sources of vitamin C. The recommended intake of vitamin C can be obtained by consuming a variety of foods, such as lemon, orange, grapefruit, kiwi, red and green bell peppers, broccoli and spinach.
Other foods rich in vitamin C include papaya, Brussels sprouts, currants, strawberries, cauliflower and melon. Cranberries and hot peppers are also important sources of vitamin C.
Boiling and foods storing significantly reduces the vitamin C content.
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Joint pain is the most common pain among Romanian people. 8 out of 10 people suffer from knee joints pain, wrist pain, ankle or shoulder pain.
Information source:
Quantitative Research, 2014, urban population over 35 years old, Romania.
Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic joint condition. It is a degenerative condition that manifests mainly in the elderly, but it can also appear as a result of a joint injury or infection.
Osteoarthritis (also called arthritis) can affect any joint. However, the most commonly affected areas of the body are the joints that support more weight, such as the joints of the knee, hip, and spine, but also the hands (finger joints).
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