Photo credit: Hinge Photography “An ounce of prevention is worth
a pound of cure.” Sure, we’ve all heard that anecdote,
attributed to Benjamin Franklin, but have we considered its
relevance when it comes to our vitamins? Often we can prevent
common sickness by starting a daily vitamin regimen rather than
spending hundreds of dollars on doctor visits and prescriptions
for what began as a common cold. Even if you do take your
vitamins faithfully like your mother always told you, you may
not know why they are important or what they are truly doing for
your well-being. Here we have broken down the ingredients of
your vitamin bottles into facts that are easier to swallow.
Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant that is not produced by
the body. It must be ingested through supplements or from fruits
and vegetables such as citrus or leafy greens. Vitamin C
supplements are very easy to find on their own, but may also be
found as an ingredient in multi-vitamins. It is difficult to
“overdose” on Vitamin C due to its w