Damaging blood vessels and allowingcholesterol

Free radicals can mingle with healthy cells of the body, damaging blood vessels and allowingcholesterolto build up against membranes, which can cause inflammation. Thats why vitamin C can be used as a remedy for reducing the painful symptoms of arthritis and the prevention of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), not to mention colds and flu. Because of all these benefits, its not surprising that foods containing significant amounts of vitamin C, like limes, can actually contribute to lowered incidences of other problems, such as strokes, diabetic heart disease, and cancer.