| Most people associate Vitamin C with the | | | | that are also good sources of Vitamin C, |
| ability to fight off colds and | | | | such as peppers. |
| infections. There's a medical basis for | | | | Vitamin C has also been found to be a |
| that association because Vitamin C is | | | | natural antioxidant, meaning that it |
| known to be necessary for a normal, | | | | helps the body fight off specific health |
| healthy immune system. | | | | problems and diseases and may even slow |
| While Vitamin C intake is fairly simple | | | | some of the signs of aging. Some people |
| to accomplish today with either foods | | | | think that Vitamin C will keep you from |
| rich in this vitamin or Vitamin C | | | | getting a cold, but the vitamin's |
| supplements, that hasn't always been the | | | | natural aid to the immune system is the |
| case. Scurvy was once a real health | | | | only real aid when it comes to colds. |
| concern, associated with low levels of | | | | Instead of taking Vitamin C after you're |
| Vitamin C in the body. The problem was | | | | coming down with a cold, the best course |
| rampant in areas of the world where | | | | is to be sure you have sufficient levels |
| fruits and vegetables high in Vitamin C | | | | of Vitamin C all the time. |
| content were rare, or where people | | | | An important fact about Vitamin C is |
| couldn't afford to have those vegetables | | | | that the body doesn't store this vitamin |
| as part of their daily menu. | | | | as is the case with some vitamins. That |
| Oranges and other citrus fruits are | | | | means that you need to give your body |
| among the more common food sources of | | | | new sources of Vitamin C daily to be |
| Vitamin C. The papaya is probably the | | | | sure the body maintains a sufficient |
| fruit with the single highest natural | | | | Vitamin C level. |
| Vitamin C content. A medium papaya | | | | Most professionals seem to agree that |
| provides more than the daily recommended | | | | getting Vitamin C naturally is best. But |
| allowance for Vitamin C for any normal, | | | | if you're not getting sufficient amounts |
| healthy person. | | | | of this important vitamin, vitamin |
| Because most people associate Vitamin C | | | | supplements are a good idea. |
| with citrus fruits, you may not realize | | | | Manufacturers have met the demand for |
| that there are some other non-citrus | | | | more options when it comes to vitamins, |
| sources of Vitamin C. If you simply | | | | including Vitamin C. You'll find |
| don't like oranges or grapefruit, you | | | | tablets, drinks and chewables, all |
| can still find fruits that are high in | | | | packed with enough Vitamin C to keep |
| Vitamin C to add to your diet. | | | | your body ready to fight off the |
| Strawberries and cantaloupe are among | | | | infections that naturally come your way. |
| those fruits. There are some other foods | | | | |