I’ve always been told that Vitamin C is good for the body. I know that it strengthens your immune system and keeps sniffles and coughs away. My mom would always remind me to take Vitamin C supplements but somehow I never felt eager to take them.
Now here’s something I learned that just changed my mind. I was researching about foods that are good for the skin and I just found out vitamin C is key to the production of collagen — the protein responsible for keeping your skin firm and smooth. (I’m not sure if that’s common knowledge but this is something new I learned today.)
Of course, as your grow older, the collagen in your skin diminishes. That explains why I’m now seeing a few lines at the side of and under my eyes. I was googling reviews for eye wrinkle creams but I think I’ll try this natural route first before spending money for skin products.
Having a daily dose of Vitamin C can help boost the collagen production and delay skin’s aging. The recommended daily intake for women is 75 mg. It’s slightly higher for men at 90 mg. But interestingly the Vitamin C Foundation recommended a daily allowance of 3,000 mg per day to be taken three times at 1,000 mg increments.
Still, other research indicates that the maximum should be 2,000 mg and the minimum at 500 mg. This requirement can typically be met by taking vitamin C supplements, preferably the non-acidic kind to prevent stomach irritation. But the best way still is to take in as much fruits and vegetables as possible so you could get vitamin C as well as the other vitamins and minerals present in them.
I think I’m sticking with the 2,000 mg dosage. That’s way cheaper than buying an eye cream and if the research is right, perhaps more effective too.
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