The secret of prolonging the youth and smoothness of the skin has been revealed

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In addition to the fact that vitamin C is necessary for the immune system , it helps protect body cells from oxidative damage, produces collagen, helps the proper functioning of the nervous system and metabolism. Specialists of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) spoke about its benefits.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), men should consume 90 mg of vitamin a day, and women – 75 mg. Depending on the season, an average glass of fresh orange juice, which is 100 g, contains from 15 to 35 mg of this substance. Other citrus fruits, black currants, sweet peppers, green vegetables and some fruits – strawberries, guavas, mangoes and kiwis – are also rich in vitamin C.

Young and smooth skin

< p>According to the research of scientists, vitamin C has a great effect on the skin. It is necessary for the biosynthesis of collagen, and also has antioxidant properties. This is stated by Jose González Corbella in the study “Skin Beauty”. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant because it easily loses electrons, which helps stabilize tissue-damaging free radicals.

Collagen is a protein responsible for the degree of elasticity and elasticity of the body's fibers, and vitamin C helps its absorption , so its sufficient consumption will make the skin smoother and more radiant. Vitamin C also promotes the absorption of iron, a deficiency of which can cause anemia and dull skin.