admin | November 18, 2008
Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid. As an antioxidant it prevents and repairs damage done to our cells by free radicals.
As it is needed for the synthesis of collagen (a protein present in bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, teeth,and gums) it is absolutely necessary for a healthy bone structure.
Many studies and research papers [...]
admin | November 16, 2008
Both my mother and grandmother (in fact my great grandmother as well) would tell me
that vitamin C helps prevent colds and that the best source was fresh orange juice.
Well things haven’t changed and various scientific reports are confirming this.
Makes you wonder about old wives tale, doesn´t it?
(Just to clarify, in no way am I [...]
admin | November 15, 2008
A lot of research is being made on the effects and benefits of antioxidants and aging, including Alzheimer’s (AD).
They are indicating that a natural diet of vitamin C and vitamin E may lower the risk of Alzheimer disease.
The relationship between supplements is not quite so clear from what I see in the different reports.
Anyway vitamin [...]