No Images? Click here PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CUREThis winter, don’t let colds and flu get you in their viral clutches. The best line of defence against the dreaded sniffles is to keep your immune system so strong that it’s ready to fight back when under attack. Vitamin C is unquestionably the master immune-boosting nutrient, because it can be difficult for viruses to survive in an environment rich in Vitamin C. We tend to succumb to bugs when our bodies are run down; aim to boost your immune system with the right foods and environment so your body is able to adapt and respond quickly and powerfully to germs. Not only is Vitamin C an immune-boosting superhero, it can also assist in the production of collagen and bone formation, and can be used for energy production and as an antioxidant. The trick is to continually make sure you’re supplementing Vitamin C, not just in winter or when... WHY SUPPLEMENT VITAMIN C?The RDA for Vitamin C is 60 mg – the equivalent of an orange a day – but studies have shown that the real protective benefits of Vitamin C only become significant when the intake is 400 to 1,000 mg a day – the equivalent of 22 oranges! You can easily see why supplementation is important. The best easily available food sources of Vitamin C are broccoli and peppers; a serving of broccoli gives twice as much Vitamin C as an orange. Next best are kiwi fruits, followed by lemons, strawberries and oranges. Watercress, cabbage and cauliflower are also good sources. Special Offer: 2 for 1 on Patrick Holford's Immune C® Patrick Holford’s Immune C® combines Vitamin C and Zinc with herbal ingredients that are essential for everyday immune system nutrition. Don’t miss out! Get our 2 for 1 special offer on Immune C® Dis-Chem pharmacies nationwide. Offer ends 9 July 2017. |