Importance of Vitamin C supplementation for Wellness

Filipinos are steadily becoming aware of healthy living which is significantly apparent with the propagation of health & wellness event happening around the country. One of the recently concluded wellness event was held at Makati Shangri-la dubbed as Global Wellness Day and a leading brand in the health industry, Bewell-C Sodium Ascorbate sponsored this advocacy.

Bewell-C Sodium Ascorbate supported the event as part of its effort in spreading awareness on how important it is to incorporate vitamin c in your workouts. Bewell-C Sodium ascorbate is a brand of vitamin C which is non-acidic and is safe taken even on an empty stomach.

Health buffs came in hordes and participated in various activities such as Yoga, Dance marathon, cross training and nutritional discussion presented by Coaches Jim & Toni Saret of FitFil. One of the nutrition topic is related to Vitamin supplementation. Vitamin C is involved in a number of biochemical pathways that are important to exercise metabolism and the health of exercising individuals.

In general, a person need around 90mg of Vitamin C daily, but those who does steady workouts are on a different level. If you regularly train for an hour or so, then you need more than this amount. Depending on your activity level, one would require 1000mg all the way up to 3,000mg daily.

There is even a study that shows that intense exercise training may cause oxidative damage to your muscles resulting in the need for antioxidant to help with muscle recover and repair after training.

Another benefit of Vitamin C is that it helps with tissue repair and muscle growth. Then there is the fact that this nutrient forms a protein called collagen, which assists with your skin and the maintenance of bones and cartilage. This is definitely an important nutrient for athletes to have in their diet. Those who are involve in weight training and supplements on collagen on the other hand may benefit with Vitamin C assisting with protein metabolism.

Furthermore, in order for individuals to achieve regular exercise, one has to be healthy and full of stamina. Vitamin C boosts your immune system keeping you healthy and helps your body protect itself against free radicals.

In taking Vitamin C supplements, make sure you are using its safest form.  Bewell-C Sodium Ascorbate, a non-acidic Vitamin C is safe to be taken in large doses to achieve its full potential.
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