VITAMIN C - BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

VITAMIN C - BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Autumn is here and now is the time to boost your immune system. Vitamin C is widely recognised for preventing colds. It reduces blood pressure and potentially lowers the risk of heart disease. Autumn brings cool nights, plenty of rain and the flu season.

Those at risk of gout can lower that risk by increasing their intake of Vitamin C. Vitamin C keeps skin healthy by protecting it from oxidative damage caused by daily exposure to light, heat, and pollution. Consuming five varied servings of fruits and vegetables a day can provide more than 200 mg of Vitamin C

Here is a list of the best food sources to strengthen the immune system:

  • Fennel
  • Potatoes
  • Beetroots
  • Cabbage
  • Celery
  • Pumpkins
  • Grapes
  • Pears
  • Plums
  • Apples

While it is commonly advised to get your vitamin C intake from foods, getting 200mg of Vitamin C supplements a day can help reduce symptoms of colds and flu and get you through the autumn and winter months.

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