{"id":3877,"date":"2024-02-23T15:00:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T20:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/?p=3877"},"modified":"2024-02-23T15:01:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T20:01:00","slug":"how-does-vitamin-c-impact-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/how-does-vitamin-c-impact-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Vitamin C Impact Allergies?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vitamin C has long been touted as an excellent addition to full-body health and wellness. People take it to ward off sickness, put it on their skin for a healthy glow and more. While researchers suggest vitamin C can\u2019t stop a cold in its tracks, it may be beneficial in minimally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279544\/#:~:text=Last%20Update%3A%20October%208%2C%202020,any%20effect%20on%20your%20cold.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shortening its length when consumed regularly<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One less-discussed topic surrounding vitamin C is its impact on allergies. Let\u2019s look at why vitamin C is important, its effect on allergies and what you can do to ensure you get your daily amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is Vitamin C Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1232\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Shot-of-multiple-foods-containing-vitamin-c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3880\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4477085781433607;width:393px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Shot-of-multiple-foods-containing-vitamin-c.jpg 1232w, https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Shot-of-multiple-foods-containing-vitamin-c-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Vitamin C, commonly found in fruits and vegetables, is essential for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements-vitamin-c\/art-20363932#:~:text=Vitamin%20C%20(ascorbic%20acid)%20is,to%20your%20body's%20healing%20process.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multiple functions,<\/a> including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The formation of blood vessels, cartilage, muscle and bone collagen in your body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping your body heal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protecting your body against the effects of free radicals (molecules that may play a role in cancer, heart disease and more)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping your body absorb iron<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Connection Between Vitamin C and Allergies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One 2018 trial treating 71 allergy patients with intravenous vitamin C found that high doses of the nutrient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6136002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">could reduce allergy-related symptoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This study was backed up by a more recent 2023 review of experiments designed to examine the link between vitamin C and various lung disorders, including asthma, lung cancer, lung fibrosis, allergic and immunologic disorders and more. The review found that vitamin C&#8217;s positive effect on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/nose\/nasal-congestion\/\">allergy symptoms<\/a> could be due to its <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9970132\/\" target=\"_blank\">anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and antioxidant properties<\/a>. The review further went on to say that the findings showed a promising therapeutic effect of vitamin C on multiple respiratory diseases that warrants further trials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Improve Your Vitamin C Intake?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended daily amount of vitamin C for adults aged 19 years and older is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/vitamin-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">90 mg for men and 75 mg for women<\/a>. Because your body cannot make vitamin C, getting your daily amount through foods or provider-approved supplements is important. A few food sources of vitamin C include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Oranges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bell peppers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kiwis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strawberries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cruciferous vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White potatoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor can help you determine the right amount of vitamin C for you and if you are deficient. If you struggle to get your daily allotment of this essential nutrient, head to the City Farmers Market Atlanta and grab a few extra fruits and veggies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s crucial to remember that while vitamin C may play a role in managing your inflammatory response to allergies, there is no substitute for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/nose\/allergy\/\">professional allergy management<\/a>. Immunotherapy, allergy medication and more can help you effectively manage your allergies and prevent severe reactions. To make an appointment with one of our allergy specialists, contact <span class=\"company-name \">ENT of Georgia North<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/can-allergies-impact-my-energy-level\/\" class=\"related-post\">Can Allergies Impact My Energy Level<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/what-is-the-relationship-between-allergies-and-glue-ear\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Is the Relationship Between Allergies and Glue Ear?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/how-does-fruit-juice-affect-allergy-medication\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Does Fruit Juice Affect Allergy Medication?<\/a><\/li><\/ul> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vitamin C has long been touted as an excellent addition to full-body health and wellness. People take it to ward off sickness, put it on their skin for a healthy glow and more. While researchers suggest vitamin C can\u2019t stop a cold in its tracks, it may be beneficial in minimally shortening its length when&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3880,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","locid":"","rating":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3877"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3877"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3877\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3882,"href":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3877\/revisions\/3882"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3877"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3877"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3877"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}