Vitamin C

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin. The human body cannot make this vitamin on its own and stores only small amounts of it. It is therefore necessary to supplement vitamin C regularly.

Vitamin C contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and is important for the proper function and development of bones, cartilage, gums and blood vessels, mental activity, fatigue and exhaustion.

Where vitamin C is found

Vitamin C is found mainly in citrus fruits, tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, leafy and cruciferous vegetables, potatoes, cauliflower, rose hips, cabbage, parsley, sea buckthorn.

Vitamin C deficiency may manifest as fatigue and decreased resistance to contagious diseases.

Vitamin C dosage

The daily recommended intake for an adult is 80 mg. For colds, it is recommended to take 1 g of vitamin C twice a day.

Benefits of vitamin C

• Maintains normal function of the immune system
• Maintains normal function of blood vessels
• Maintains normal function of bones and cartilage
• Maintains normal function of teeth and gums
• Maintains normal skin function
• Contributes to normal energy metabolism
• Maintains normal function of the nervous system
• Maintains normal mental function
• Maintains normal function of the immune system
• Participates in protection of cells from oxidative stress
• Contributes to reduction of fatigue and exhaustion
• Contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
• Increases iron absorption

What to know about vitamin C

• To improve the effect of vitamin C, a combination with magnesium and calcium is recommended.
• Vitamin C is significantly lost through heat treatment (e.g. cooking foods).
• Smoking one cigarette destroys 100mg of vitamin C per cigarette.