Low vitamin C levels tied to DEADLY condition?

Earlier today, I touched on vitamin K and what it can do for your memory.

Well, now it’s time to focus on VITAMIN C…

It’s practically a “gold standard” in the vitamin world… and frankly, you probably don’t notice whether or not you’re getting ENOUGH of it.

But unfortunately, many seniors DON’T have high enough C levels…

And that’s a big problem. Especially because an inadequate amount of C could trigger a deadly condition.

A research study recently published in the journal Antioxidants found that insufficient levels of vitamin C could be a potential risk factor for cognitive impairment among seniors.

After a series of cognitive tests, researchers found that cognitive function scores were significantly LOWER among the study participants who were vitamin C deficient.

And, while a vitamin C deficiency tends to be uncommon, studies have found that it affects more than 1 in 20 people.

So, what’s the trick to getting more C… eat more oranges?

Sure, oranges are a great source of vitamin C—so don’t stop eating them.

But you can consider acerola—also called the “acerola cherry” or “Yucatan cherry.”

Acerola has nearly 100X MORE vitamin C than oranges!

In fact, just one cup of acerola cherries packs 1,700mg of vitamin C. You’d have to eat a whopping 16 cups of oranges to get that amount!

In fact, just one-half cup of acerola cherries delivers a jaw-dropping 913% of the RDV for vitamin C!

A quick note about vitamin C levels. Taking “too much” can cause side effects – but are rare because your body doesn’t store vitamin C. Anything over 2,000mg per day would be considered too much… so talk to your doctor about the optimal levels for you.

Look for acerola supplements at your local health food or vitamin store. As with any supplement, be sure to talk to your doctor first, and only take the dosage listed on the product label.

To boosting your C levels,

Sarah Reagan

PS – Acerola is truly a wonder berry… and we couldn’t cover everything about it in today’s eAlert. But check out our deep-dive into the health benefits of acerola in our monthly newsletter by clicking the button below.

Sources:

Masterson, Danielle. “Low vitamin C linked to cognitive impairment in older adults.” https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2022/03/22/low-vitamin-c-linked-to-cognitive-impairment-in-older-adults

Mount Sinai. “Vitamin C.” https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/nutrition/vitamin-c