In the article, What
does Vitamin C Really Do?,
it is explained how Linus Pauling, the father of
molecular biology, created a myth about vitamin C. The myth is that vitamin C
prevents colds, cancers, and cures either aliment. In this article, it is
stated, “Some studies have found evidence that regular usage might shorten the
duration of your cold, but not when taken after the onset of the cold. Others
have found associations with daily dosage and lower risk of cardiovascular
diseases, though still have shown no relationship whatsoever.” Vitamin C is
water-soluble so it will exit the body by peeing. According to this article,
taking vitamin C supplements will have no effect on our bodies health because
it is water-soluble. Personally, I do not fully agree with this statement. I
think that even though vitamin C is water-soluble, taking it, by eating foods
such as bananas, apples, and onions, will help an individual create collagen and
heal wounds by repairing tissues. This is an example how vitamin C effects our
bodies. But, I do agree with the myth that vitamin C does not prevent colds and cancers. If
vitamin C prevented colds, then many people would not catch colds and if it prevented cancer, many people would not get the terrible news from the doctor that they have cancer. I believe
that it can shorten the time of a cold. Personally, I take multi-vitamins every
morning because I do not get all the vitamins I need, from the food that I eat.
From these multi-vitamins, I do intake vitamin C daily. Even though I am taking
these, I know vitamin C does not prevent colds or cancer.
I'm surprised that vitamin C has a much smaller affect on our health than we previously believed. I also take multivitamins everyday and I hardly ever have a cold so naturally I assumed it was the vitamin C that caused it. This article poses very interesting information I will have to do further research on why I never get colds.
ReplyDeleteI like this article because I feel most of the population are confused when it comes to how much and when they should take vitamins. Even though certain vitamins are water soluble it doesn't mean you shouldn't even bother with it because the chances are the fruit or vegetable you are eating contains a variety of nutrients that are crucial for optimal health.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised after reading this post. I'm pretty sure that while I was growing up my mom told me half those things about Vitamin C were true...turns out they aren't. I'm glad I am able to supply my mom with some correct facts now.
ReplyDeleteThis is very interesting. Whenever I get sick, even to this day, my mom would always give me Vitamin C to help my immune system. Now knowing that this is just a myth, I can let her know that it actually doesn't do anything for the common cold.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised that vitamin C does not play a factor in helping with colds since that is what I was always told. Vitamins are still good for you but then what is the benefit of vitamin C on the body. I would like to see if more research is done on this topic.
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