The discussion of benefits and harms of vitamin C in people who suffer from cardiovascular disease, leading to long. The data from recent studies published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology showed that vitamin C reduces the risk of stroke. Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health believe that women who daily consume more than 360 mg of vitamin C within the group with lower risk. For them the possibility of developing cardiovascular disease is reduced by about 30%. According to Professor Osganian, author of the study, the inclusion of supplements containing vitamin C, in the daily menu in combination with a healthy lifestyle and use (if any) of certain drugs provide effective assistance in the prevention of coronary heart disease. The scientist is clear that people aged 30-35 years (it was then that the risk of cardiovascular disease is greatest), who adhere to a particular diet, providing more vitamin C the body are less likely the development of such diseases. Interesting is also the fact that the risk of these diseases is reduced by more than 27% in cases of use of supplements with vitamin C, rather than an increase in products rich in this vitamin, also show the survey data.
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Vitamins good for eyesight
The Eye diseases in the body needs particularly of vitamins A, B and C, ie “Classic” multi-vitamin antioxidants + C. That is why proper nutrition is to keep the eyes and the maintenance of their functions must include myself in products in which these vitamins are in greater quantity.
Vitamin A is at most in carrots, tomatoes, lettuce, green peas, onions, cottage cheese.
Vitamin C – in vegetables, mushrooms, dairy products.
Vitamin C – in the hips, potatoes, sauerkraut, citrus fruits.
The richest source of vitamin C is carrot juice. It excellent “food” the entire ocular system and is absorbed quickly and well. This juice can be drunk as desire, but twice a year each morning for 1 month should drink 1 cup of carrot juice. Must not be forgotten that the salad of fresh carrots, steamed carrots and carrot juice is good to use with cream or oil, because vitamin A is fat-soluble. In diseases of the eye and optic nerve, cataracts and conjunctivitis in an effective parsley juice. It is a harmful chemical juices and therefore should not take more than 30-40 ml per day. Can be mixed with water or vegetable juice. Extremely useful is a mixture of carrots and parsley. Beetroot also “refreshes” the eyes and purifies the blood. 2 tablespoons beet juice may be added to carrot juice and parsley. Positively affect the blood vessels of the eyes and apricots in any form: fresh, dried or juice. They retain their unique properties by mixing with sugar (1chasha sugar 1 cup blueberries). In winter can be stored in the refrigerator.
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