Like guinea pigs and chimpanzees humans cant produce vitamin C This vital watersoluble nutrient has many functions Immune booster Boosts white blood cells and antibodies Increases interferon in animal studies ID: 691080
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We can’t manufacture vitamin C
Like guinea pigs and chimpanzees, humans can’t produce vitamin C.
This vital, water-soluble nutrient has many functions.Slide3
Immune
booster
Boosts white blood cells and antibodies
Increases interferon (in animal studies)
Protects cell membranes helping reduce histamine releaseSlide4
Antioxidant action
P
rotects against free
radicals that can cause oxidative
stress (cellular rust).
Free radical build-up is linked
with
conditions such as heart disease, stroke and cancers
.Slide5
Eat a rainbow!
Aim for around
two servings of
fruit and
five servings of vegetables
daily.
This
provides vitamin C plus a wide range of healthful plant pigments, vitamins and minerals.Slide6
Don’t destroy it!
Delicate
vitamin
C is destroyed by exposure
to air
heat, and light.
Choose
raw or lightly cooked fruit and veggies to help retain more of the delicate vitamins. Slide7
Skin
benefits
Builds and maintains collagen
and connective
tissue supporting muscle,
skin and blood vessels.
Essential for collagen so getting
enough helps to ensure that your skin is elastic. Slide8
Stress and skin
The stress hormone cortisol triggers inflammation which breaks down collagen. Collagen helps to keep skin plump and firm.
Signs of stress may be visible in your completion.Slide9
F
or
smokers
O
ne
puff
introduces
three trillion free radicals onto
the lungs.
Smoking
uses
tiny C stores
Causes skin constriction
so that less oxygen and nutrients
feed
and protect your skin.
Slide10
Helps iron absorption
I
ron
is a major component of the oxygen-carrying protein
haemoglobin
.
When
taken with a meal, vitamin C helps your body to naturally absorb iron. Slide11
Stress
attacker
Raised
stress hormones deplete vitamin C in your
body.
Vitamin C is
the first nutrient to be depleted in alcoholics, smokers and people who are obese. Slide12
Free radical fighter
Vitamin C is a potent free radical scavenger. High levels of free radicals can be triggered by pollution, poor diet (too many fast, fatty, sugary foods and drinks), alcohol and cigarette smoke.Slide13
Vitamin E
preserver
Vitamin C
can regenerate
other disease-fighting antioxidants in the body, including
vitamins. This boosts
your body’s self defence systems.Slide14
Deficiency disease
G
etting less than
10 mg
of vitamin C for
around three months
can
trigger the vitamin C deficiency disease, scurvy.Slide15
21
st
Century scurvy?
Dietitians
in South Wales,
UK have seen a resurgence of scurvy blamed on too many takeaways
and
not enough fresh fruit and vegetables.
Today, its about choice. Slide16
Top sources of vitamin C
Fresh fruits and vegetable including green vegetables, citrus fruits, berries, tomatoes, guava, potatoes, kiwi fruits and fresh herbs such as parsleySlide17
Space it out
With regular vitamin C supplements, its best to space them throughout the day. Because it is water-soluble, excess vitamin C is excreted from the body via urineSlide18
Need a supplement?
Smokers
Faddy eaters
Two and five a day avoiders
Medical conditions that make absorbing nutrients difficultSlide19
Poly C
is different
C
ontains
a range of
vitamin C forms and citrus bioflavonoids
to help body cells absorb and use vitamin C.Slide20
Why Poly C™?
Higher blood levels compared with regular supplements.
Breaks down effectively in the body.
Contains bioflavonoids to boost absorptionSlide21
Using Poly C™
T
ake
two
to four tablets
daily or
as your personal
needs require. Do not exceed
four tablets
per day.
Suitable for vegetarians.
Vitamin
supplements should not replace
a
balanced diet.
USE
ONLY AS DIRECTED.
ALWAYS
READ THE
LABEL.IF
SYMPTOMS PERSIST SEE YOUR HEALTH CARE
PRACTITIONER.NOT
TO BE USED IN CHILDREN UNDER TWO YEARS OF AGE WITHOUT MEDICAL
ADVICE.Slide22
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