If there is bodywide inflammation, you must reckon it a warning signal, as it can cause some arterial disease or heart attacks.  But thank God vitamin C is there that can be very effective to soothe your arteries and heart.

Yes, aside from many other health benefits, vitamin C seems quite effective to lower down CRP (C- reactive protein) level that serves as a marker of bodywide irritation and inflammation.

According to some studies, there is a link between the bodywide inflammatory processes and heart disease. If C-reactive protein levels go up, it may indicate that you may have to suffer from some heart disease in the near future. Results of a study show that people who have higher levels of CRP can decrease these levels by up to 25% if they take 1000mg of vitamin C every day.

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