Vitamin C powder is a wonderful supplemental addition to the diet, having a wide range of health benefits. Derived from Ascorbic acid, this water soluble vitamin is important in many bodily functions but its main use is as a preventative measure in the degradation of LDL cholesterol (low density lipoproteins) from causing irreversible heart damage.

Vitamin C powder contains Ascorbic acid, a vital ingredient in the production of cells and tissue in your body. It is essential for the proper function and repair of blood vessels, bones, ligaments, the healing of wounds and formation of scar tissue as well as the maintenance of cartilage and strong teeth.

A lack of this important protein in the diet can lead to all sorts of health issues and problems, including bleeding gums, gingivitis, rough, dry skin, slow rate of healing, painful and swollen joints, a tendency to bruise more easily, a penchant for nosebleeds and weakened tooth enamel. All the more reason to make the addition of vitamin C powder to your daily diet a regular one.

Vitamin C powder contains an anti-oxidant which is vital to combating free radicals, by products that are created when our bodies convert food into energy. These free radicals can cause cancer, heart disease and inflammatory conditions like arthritis. Vitamin C is also an aid in fighting the effects of toxins, chemicals and pollutants, including cigarette smoke, which has far reaching negative effects on your health.

A wide range of vitamin C powders are available on the market and this odorless, flavorless fine granular powder can easily be added to a glass of water and consumed between meals. Some varieties have added bicarbonate of soda, to make for a fizzy, pleasantly flavored drink that often has additional nutrients, including calcium and magnesium. The recommended dosage is 60 milligrams a day, with an additional 35 milligrams for smokers, to guard against free radical damage.