Vitamin C really helps to boost the Immune System?

@agv0419 (3022)
Philippines
April 4, 2009 5:41pm CST
I take vitamin C back to boost my Immune System and I believe it really helps me.
5 responses
dranita
@dranita (7)
• India
10 Apr 09
yes, vitamin c is present in all leafy vegetables also along with citrus fruits.yes it helps to boost the immune system.i give it to my daughter in the form of amla everyday.
agv0419
@agv0419 (3022)
• Philippines
10 Apr 09
Thank you guys for sharing. It helps me a lot. Vitamin C really helps to us to avoid or fight illness. We can't fight all the illness in this world but we can protect ourselves from them. There's a saying that prevention is better than cure and I believe it is true.
Milo Peng
@eagle_f15 (1827)
• Malaysia
5 Apr 09
Yes I totally agree with on this as I take vitamin c everyday as well. I take Nutrilite Bio C Plus everyday. And when my body is tired and symptoms of cold is coming like I sneeze and the roof of my mouth gets itchy, I would pop in 4 Bio C Plus which is equals to 1000mg and go and rest. Would take it 4 hourly , drink plenty of water and rest and the cold/fever would not surface. Even if it does, I do not take any other medication but just 1000mg Bio C Plus + rest + plenty of water.....taking vit c is good
agv0419
@agv0419 (3022)
• Philippines
5 Apr 09
I want to substitute the natural intake of Vitamin C by eating fruits and vegetables. But my concern is how can I measure the amount of Vitamin C from the food that is the same amount in the supplement.
spalladino
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
4 Apr 09
Yes, many studies have proven that vitamin C helps to boost your immune system so it's good to take it every day. My husband like orange juice so he gets his vitamin C that way but I prefer to take it in pill form. Too much orange juice gives me heartburn.
angeline17
@angeline17 (57)
• Philippines
8 Apr 09
yes, it really does help. In fact, during the times of SARS breakout, doctors have recommended taking 1000mg of it. FYI: our body only needs 60mg of vitamin C, any excess will just be excreted by our body because it is a water-soluble vitamin and will not be stored in our body.
lynelledomingo
@lynelledomingo (191)
• Philippines
9 Apr 09
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that makes up the matrix of our body. In fact, latest studies have found out that Vitamin C may protect you against immune system deficiencies, heart disease, and even skin wrinkling. Here are some foods that contain naturally occuring Vitamin C in them: -1 cup cantaloupe:59 mg Vitamin C -1 cup cooked broccoli:107 mg Vitamin C -1 medium kiwi:70 mg Vitamin C -1 cup boiled cauliflower:74 mg Vitamin C -1 cup boiled spinach:104 mg Vitamin C -4 pieces fresh tomatoes:52 mg Vitamin C -1 cup fresh mangoes:60 mg Vitamin C Eating a combination of these foods (and others not mentioned here) will help you reach the daily requirement of 500 mg Vitamin C per day. But don't worry if you overeat Vitamin C, your body will just excrete it in urine...=) Happy healthy eating!=)