Every year thousands of dollars are pumped into
the health supplement industry. A new product
constantly hits the market with astonishing claims
that it will help to build muscle. However, it is
amazing how silent everyone is about the muscle
building benefits of eating something as simple as
an orange. Vitamin C is an under appreciated
vitamin in the process of muscle growth.
Taking Vitamin C speeds up muscle recovery. During
weightlifting muscle tissue is broken down and it takes time to rebuild. Vitamin C
speeds up this process so that you can head back into the gym sooner. You
will have greater energy when doing workouts and be able to put out more effort.
Recovery
Vitamin C reduces cortisol production. Cortisol is a catabolic hormone that serves to break
down muscle tissue. It is released in the body in times of stress and contributes to body
fat especially around the waist. Therefore, after a workout (when cortisol production is
usually high) would be a great time to take Vitamin C. As an antioxidant Vitamin C destroys
the presence of free radicals that can cause damage tocells and make us sick.
Free radicals are as a result of waste products and occurs after stressful situations on the
body like weightlifting. Vitamin C also keeps your immune system healthy so that you
become sick less often. As a result, less time would be spent away from the gym due to
sickness.
Anabolic Growth
The production of anabolic or growth hormones is probably the greatest muscle building
benefit of taking Vitamin C. It also helps with the efficient transport of nutrients to your
muscles so that they can grow.
Water Soluble
Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin which means excess is eliminated through sweat and
urine. However, it is best not to exceed the recommended dosage.
Conclusion
It is obtained from strawberries, oranges, grapefruit, tomatoes, papaya, spinach,
watermelon, cranberry and many other fruits and vegetables. So I hope you have
a totally different perspective of Vitamin C now. It may not be as hyped as other
muscle building supplements but it's benefits in the muscle building process in undeniable.
Author: Chris Brown "I am a 24 year old fitness enthusiast who believes in being the
healthiest person I can be." Chris Brown blogs at www.gainbuildmuscle.com.