When you hear the words Vitamin C, the first thing that comes to mind is its ability to enhance your immune system. You're right - this is one of vitamin C's main roles within your body, but vitamin C also has many other qualities which make it a superstar.

Stress Management - Your stress hormones are made within your adrenal glands, and this process requires vitamin C. If you find yourself under stress, your body uses more of these hormones to combat this, and this means more vitamin C is used up. In turn, your immune system could suffer and you may find yourself getting sick more often.

Collagen Building - The structure of your body requires collagen to build your tendons, cartilage, bones and skin. Collagen is vital for your ease of movement and skin vitality. Vitamin C is an essential building block for the production of collagen within your body. 

Fat Metabolism - Vitamin C is involved in fat metabolism too! It works with other nutrients to produce *carnitine, a substance that transports fatty acids as fuel into cells of your body that create energy. These cells, known as mitochondria, are throughout your body and without the transporter *carnitine, you may be left feeling flat and lacking vitality.

Iron Absorption and Antioxidant Support: Vitamin C is also involved in the absorption of iron, and acts as a powerful antioxidant to reduce damaging free radicals in your body.

That really highlights the importance of having vitamin C on a daily basis. Vitamin C is not produced by your body, so you need to consume it regularly. It's also water soluble which means it doesn't last very long in your body, so you need to top it up frequently.

Lighthouse Lypo-caps Vitamin C is mixed with lecithin to maximise its absorption in your digestive system. This form of vitamin C is absorbed by your small intestine into your lymphatic system, which enhances its delivery into your body and cells, rather than being quickly removed by your kidneys into your urine.

Always read the label and take as directed. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional. Vitamins and minerals are supplementary to a balanced diet. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on any medication, see your healthcare professional before undertaking any natural healthcare protocol.

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