🟠 Why Vitamin C Still Matters: Immunity, Prevention & Everyday Health
In today’s busy world, staying healthy isn’t just about reacting to illness, it’s about preventing it in the first place. And when it comes to prevention, Vitamin C remains one of the most important (yet underrated) nutrients for your body’s natural defence system.
At Visionary Health Compounding Chemist, we believe prevention is powerful. Here's what you should know about Vitamin C, and how to get the most out of it.
🧬 What Does Vitamin C Actually Do?
Vitamin C (also called ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble antioxidant that plays several key roles:
- Supports your immune system
- Helps with collagen production (for healthy skin, joints & healing)
- Aids iron absorption
- Protects your body from oxidative stress (free radical damage)
- Supports wound healing and recovery
Because your body can’t store it, you need a regular supply, especially during times of stress, illness, or poor diet.
🚩 Signs You Might Be Low in Vitamin C
Even mild deficiency can leave your body less resilient. Watch for:
- Frequent colds or slow recovery
- Bleeding gums or gum sensitivity
- Poor wound healing
- Skin dryness or easy bruising
- Fatigue or brain fog
If you’re noticing a few of these, it might be time to give your Vitamin C levels a boost.
✅ Prevention Tips: How to Get Enough Vitamin C
1. Eat fresh, colourful foods
Vitamin C is abundant in fruits and veggies, but it's heat-sensitive, so raw is better.
- Top picks: kiwi, oranges, strawberries, capsicum, broccoli, and parsley.
2. Supplement smartly
A quality vitamin C supplement can help top up your levels, especially if you're:
- Feeling run down
- Under stress
- Travelling
- Recovering from illness
Our compounding pharmacy can even prepare tailored formulations of Vitamin C, based on your preferences or sensitivities (e.g. powder form, no fillers, combined with other nutrients).
3. Spread it out
Because Vitamin C is water-soluble, your body flushes out what it doesn’t use. Taking smaller doses more often is better than one big daily hit.
4. Pair it with zinc
For extra immune support, Vitamin C and zinc work well together, especially during cold & flu season.
⚠️ When to Consider a Personalised Approach
Some people need more Vitamin C than others, including:
- Smokers or those exposed to pollutants
- People with chronic stress or fatigue
- Those recovering from surgery or wounds
- Anyone with digestive absorption issues
If that’s you, a customised supplement may be more effective. Our team at Visionary Health Compounding Chemist can help you find or create a formulation that suits your needs.
📍 Final Thoughts
Vitamin C might not be new, but it’s still one of your best tools for daily prevention, immune support, and vibrant health.
Need guidance on the right form or dose for you?
Come chat with our friendly team in-store or give us a call, we’re here to support your wellness journey, locally and Australia-wide.
🧡 Visionary Health Compounding Chemist – Personalised care, preventative health.
