Unless you have been hiding in a ditch somewhere for the past 50 years, you tend to have at least some idea of the importance of Vitamin C (also known as L-ascorbic acid) to your general health. Vitamin C which is found in many fruits and vegetables (especially citrus) is essential to the healthy functioning of the body. It plays a major role in immune system function, assists with iron absorption, helps regulate mood, combats aging due to oxidative stress, contributes to joint health, and is also vital for turning fat into energy. Not being able to make it on its own, the body is completely dependent upon outside sources for this wonder Vitamin, it is important to eat enough foods that contain vitamin C daily or to supplement your diet with a multivitamin that contains it.

While you might know that Vitamin C is good for everyone, you may not know that men actually need more of it than women. Vitamin C is vital to men’s health for a number of reasons that range from immune system health to sexual potency. It has been shown to help prevent cancer of all types, help boost your immune system, lower cholesterol and can even increase sperm count. It can also help decrease the occurrence of gout and help with bone density.

 Vitamin C can also help men engage in much more active lifestyles. The Big C’s ability to protect cells from the effects of oxidation and to facilitate in the repair of injured tissues makes it ideal for male athletes looking for a natural way to enhance performance and recovery. Its ability to convert fat into energy also make Vitamin C supplementation an important part of any guy’s weight loss regime. 

Also, smokers and people exposed to second hand smoke also need more Vitamin C than other people, since smoking tends to deplete the body of Vitamin C. People undergoing chemotherapy or dialyses also need more of this vitamin than other people.

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Since excess Vitamin C simply gets shuttled out via your urine, it is almost impossible to overdose on it. However, some people have reported symptoms of IBS, and upset stomachs from taking more than the recommended maximum of 2000 mg a day. Vitamin C might also have an effect on blood thinners and drugs for cancer and cholesterol so be sure to discuss things with your doctor before supplementing with it.

Vitamin C can be found in many different fruits and vegetables. It is found in abundance in citrus fruits and members of the pepper family. Tropical fruits such as mangoes, pineapples are also good sources of the C as are melons, broccoli and brussel sprouts. Even if you are eating all your fruits and vegetables, it is still a good idea to take a multivitamin that contains Vitamin C in order to ensure your body is getting all the C it needs to stay happy and healthy.
SIX Nutrition, VItamins for Men.