D-up this rainy season
MANILA, Philippines - We’re in the midst of the rainy season, when we have to tackle floods and typhoons and also a time when our immune system is flooded with tons of work. To bolster our body’s defenses, we have to boost our immunity and the first thing that comes to mind when we need a little defensive pick-me-up is vitamin C. Turning to what probably is the most well-known vitamin is just something we were taught when we were young and what we’re probably teaching our little ones as well, but how does vitamin C actually boost our immune system?
Vitamin C has been established to be the most potent vitamin to bolster our body’s immune system. It works its magic by increasing our antibodies and white blood cell count. It also increases Interferon, which is an essential antibody that covers cell surfaces and blocks the entry of viruses. While most of us may grab an orange or any other citrus fruit as a source of this vitamin, it should also be noted that vegetables such as broccoli, red peppers, cauliflower, and spinach are also excellent sources for ascorbic acid. One other source of vitamin C that not everyone might be familiar with are rose hips.
Rose hips are the rounded portion we often see right below the flower. They hold the seeds for the rose plant and are often dried and used together with the seeds as medicine. Unfortunately, the drying process destroys most of the vitamin C and puts it into rapid decline in storage. This is why, to help retain their potentcy, experts have used rose hips and fortified them with other sources of vitamin C.
GNC is committed to its simple, understated slogan “Live well.” It recognizes the fact that these few months of intense weather can be tough on its customers. For this rainy season, it presents its Shower of Wellness. Customers can enjoy a 30-percent discount on every purchase by simply buying a featured product, such as the GNC Vitamin C 500 with Rose Hips, or any other item worth at least P500. The promo is offered in all of their stores nationwide.
