Give Me a C!

Here are some amazing benefits of Vitamin C given to us from the You Dr.'s, Oz & Roizen:

Lose a pound recently? Great! Then keep it off with this mighty nutrient: Vitamin C. Research shows that your body needs sufficient vitamin C to burn fat -- and burning fat is key to keeping excess pounds away. So pop your C supplement, or snack on some C-rich orange sections before your next power walk.

A Critical Compound

People in a study who had low blood concentrations of vitamin C and walked on a treadmill for an hour burned 25 percent less fat than people with adequate C. But a dose of C brought fat-burning levels back up to par. Why? Seems C is essential for creating carnitine, a substance that turns fat into fuel.

To keep the pounds you dropped from coming right back, you could start your day with some grapefruit, have an orange after lunch, or fill your dinner plate with C-rich veggies like red bell peppers, broccoli, and brussels sprouts.

Also, for a better smile, take your C. Vitamin C can help fight off gingivitis, and unhealthy gums.

Other random benefits of Vitamin C:

It's great for our Immune systems, which will shorten the length of colds during this nasty cold season!

Vitamin C is an important factor in Collagen function, thus aids in the healing of wounds.

Vitamin C reduces the risk of getting almost ANY KIND OF CANCER! Why? The antioxidant properties protect cells and their DNA from damage and mutation.

For people with Diabetes, Vitamin C helps level blood sugar.

Vitamin C also helps prevent cataracts.

Wow, all these amazing benefits in one little Vitamin!!