Do you need a Vitamin C

Vitamin C is important all year round, especially in the winter months for wellness. Nature provides a bounty of Vitamin C rich fruit and vegetables around this time of year, such as oranges, lemons, kiwi fruit, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale. So if we eat seasonal fruits and vegetables, we will all be getting an abundance of this essential vitamin, right?

Many factors can reduce our Vitamin C levels, such as smoking, stress, medications, alcohol, overcooking our vegetables and poor digestive health. When we are unwell, our body uses more Vitamin C, so how can we determine if we have enough Vitamin C?

Here are 4 key signs to look out for:

Easy bruising or broken capillaries

Vitamin C is important to support the maintenance of capillary walls. Low levels can lead to small broken capillaries on the face and body, or it might cause us to bruise at the slightest knock.

Poor immune health

Vitamin C is known to support the immune system by supporting the white blood cells that defend us from invading bugs. It is also the main protective antioxidant for the lungs, which are often the first point of attack from inhaled winter bugs.

Poor oral health

Swollen and bleeding gums may be a sign that Vitamin C levels need attention. Again this is due to the need for collagen to maintain these structures. It also increases the risk of gum infection.

Skin health

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