Several studies have been conducted on the benefits of
vitamin C for Cardiovascular health.
Since cardiovascular disease is often prefaced with diseases including
atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes, it stands to reason
that alleviating any or better yet, all of these issues will be better for the
heart.
Let’s take a look at vitamin C in regards to some of these
health issues.
Atherosclerosis is the plaque buildup of arterial walls. Once the process begins, the arterial walls
thicken with buildup, greatly reducing the elasticity of walls and of course
closing up the pathway for blood flow.
Vitamin C is a wonderful antioxidant and more importantly in relation to
atherosclerosis, it helps to regenerate white blood cells, which help to
rebuild the health of artery walls.
A scientific study conducted on 40 patients suffering from
the beginning stages of atherosclerosis consisted of the supplementation of 250
mg per day of vitamin C over the course
of six weeks. At the end of the study,
the patients were tested and the plaque buildup on artery walls had reduced by
thirty-seven percent. Vitamin C’s health
promoting effects and ability to reduce oxidative damage can give a great boost
to our health. Additionally, when the
arteries are healthy, then in turn the blood pressure will also be better
regulated due to the increase of oxygen and blood flow.
Another study performed in 2005 was based on the impact of
vitamin C on an age-associated heart valve inflammation disorder called
“degenerative aortic stenosis”. The
study was based on 100 individuals suffering from mild to moderate
symptoms. Over a course of the research,
the group was split whereas some were given placebos and the others were given
1000 mg of vitamin C per day. Those
taking the vitamin C showed significant reduction levels of inflammatory damage
to the heart valve. These findings
concluded that vitamin C helps boost cardiovascular health in addition to other
health issues.
Vitamin C comes in various forms and we believe that
Liposomal Vitamin C with Glutathione is one of the best available on the
market. It comes in liquid form combined
in organic sunflower oil and glutathione which more readily delivers it to needed
areas of the body but the glutathione also gives the vitamin C an extra boost
in fighting off free radicals.
While the flavor of it is not that great, you get your daily
minimal allowance in a single teaspoon, so just chase it with a tasty juice and
you’ll be on your way to giving your health a boost!
