Low levels of Vitamin C in the bloodstream has been suggested to slow or retard fat metabolism. That’s the conclusion of a recent study presented at the Experimental Biology Meeting in San Francisco.
Nutrition researchers from Arizona State University reported that the amount of Vitamin C in the bloodstream is directly related to fat oxidation – the body’s ability to use fat as a fuel source – during both exercise and at rest.
The findings of this study on a group of 20 overweight men and women revealed that as the participants progressed through the four-week diet, those not given Vitamin C (500 mg each day) showed lower levels of this vitamin in their blood each week. As Vitamin C blood concentrations fell in this group so did their ability to oxidize (utilize) fat. Vitamin C appears to play an important role in fat utilization as a fuel source. However, this water-soluble vitamin can’t be stored in the body, so frequent, daily doses are necessary if you’re attempting to lose body fat.
Supplementation with 500 mg of Vitamin C combined with Dymetadrine Xtreme is a potent combination that promotes better fat loss during a calorie-controlled diet.
Source: Experimental Biology Meeting 2006.
