May reduce the chance of heart disease
Worldwide, heart disease is one of the primary causes of death. Heart disease risk factors include elevated triglyceride or LDL cholesterol levels, low HDL cholesterol levels, and high blood pressure. Vitamin C may aid in reducing these risk factors, thereby decreasing your risk of developing heart disease. A study analysis involving over 2 million participants reveals that those who consume nearly 700 mg of vitamin C daily have a 25% reduced risk of heart disease after 10 years than those who do not consume enough vitamin C.
In fact, another study of 15 cases indicates that vitamin C from dietary sources, as opposed to supplements, is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. However, scientists are uncertain as to whether individuals who consume vitamin C-rich foods also live a healthy lifestyle compared to those who take vitamin C supplements. Thus, it remains unclear whether the disparities are due to other dietary factors or vitamin C intake alone.
Another study comparing the effects of taking at least 500 mg of vitamin C per day on heart disease risk factors such as triglyceride levels and blood cholesterol found that taking a vitamin C supplement daily may reduce blood triglycerides by 20,1 mg/dL and LDL cholesterol by almost 7,9 mg/dl. Taking at least 500 mg of vitamin C per day may reduce the risk of cardiac disease. Furthermore, if you already consume an adequate amount of vitamin C-rich foods, additional supplements will not improve your heart health.
