How many mg of C does 1 effervescent tablet contain?

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Vitamin C is an antioxidant that the human body cannot synthesize and is supplemented from pharmaceuticals and foods. Vitamin C plays an important role in the body helping to maintain the health of skin, cartilage, teeth, bones and blood vessels. Vitamin C is available in the form of a solution, powder, effervescent tablet, and tablet. The effervescent tablet is the most consumed form of medicine because it comes in separate tablets, often formulated with different flavors, so it is easier to use. Knowing how much vitamin C is in each effervescent tablet and when to take them helps to avoid unwanted side effects.

1. The body's need for vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that strengthens the immune system and has many health benefits. Vitamin C should be taken at the recommended dose, which depends on your age, sex, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, smoker status, and importantly, your current vitamin C levels.
Below is the Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin C:
Children (1-3 years old): 15mg Children (4-8) years old 25mg Teenagers (9-13 years old) 45mg Teenagers (14-18 years old): 65-75 mg Adult women (ages 19 and older): 75mg Men1 Adults (ages 19 and older): 90mg Pregnant women (ages 19 and older): up): 85mg Lactating women (ages 19 and up): 120mg For convenience and ease of remembering, some experts recommend an adult vitamin C requirement of about 60mg regardless of gender.
Some cases need attention such as:
For smokers, the best dose is 35mg more than the standard dose. Patients with kidney stones should not take too much vitamin C. Patients with high blood pressure should not take effervescent drugs including vitamin C effervescent tablets. Because effervescent tablets contain large amounts of sodium, water retention increases blood pressure. People with "glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase" (G6PD) deficiency: Large amounts of vitamin C can cause red blood cells to burst, so too much vitamin C should be avoided.

2. How many mg of vitamin C does one effervescent tablet contain?

Vitamin C effervescent tablets are the most common form of effervescent tablets today. When the effervescent tablet is put in water, it will bubble and release a lot of gas causing the tablet to completely dissolve in water to form a solution.
In the composition of effervescent tablets, in addition to vitamin C, effervescent tablets also support a number of other ingredients such as vitamins B1, B6, B12... to help the body reduce fatigue,
On the market today there are many types containing functions. The amount of vitamin C varies as 100mg, 200mg, 500mg, but the most commonly used dose is 1000mg. This dose is 16 times more than the recommended daily nutritional requirement of vitamin C.
2.1 Benefits of using Effervescent C tablets Vitamin C effervescent tablets are made up of organic ascorbic acid combined with a carbonate source, dissolved in water to form potassium, sodium, calcium or magnesium salts of acids and CO2 bubbles. combined with some other medicinal herbs to accelerate water solubility and enhance absorption in the body, thus easily entering the stomach.
Better and faster absorption: unlike tablets that usually dissolve slowly in the stomach, so absorption is slow or reduced, effervescent tablets are pre-dissolved in water, so the ingredients are absorbed quickly, completely, research showed that components of vitamin C effervescent tablets enter the bloodstream in 15 minutes. Increase the amount of water absorbed by the body: on average, each adult needs 1.5-2 liters of water per day. Taking vitamin C effervescent tablets in addition to providing vitamin C and essential vitamins, also helps you to replenish the amount of water that your body is lacking due to dehydration and electrolytes due to fever, excessive sweating. Convenience for people who are prone to choking: some people choke or have difficulty swallowing when taking solid tablets or capsules, especially when sick. Effervescent tablets are suitable alternatives for these people. Suitable for use in the elderly and children: in addition to vitamin C, it also contains flavoring substances that create many different flavors, so it is easy to drink. 2.2 Side effects when using an overdose of vitamin C effervescent tablets Taking vitamin C effervescent tablets helps you to supplement necessary vitamins and water for the body. Vitamin C is safe for most people. However, the vitamin C content in effervescent tablets is often higher than the recommended nutritional needs, causing you to overdose without realizing it. Some of the side effects of taking too much vitamin C are:
Vitamin C can cause common side effects like stomach cramps, nausea, heartburn, diarrhea and headaches. The higher the dose, the greater the chance of these side effects. Taking more than 2000 mg per day can cause kidney stones by excreting oxalate compounds and uric acid in the urine. In people with a history of kidney stones, taking more than 1000 mg per day has increased the risk of kidney stones.

3. Take vitamin C effervescent tablets properly

Vitamin C effervescent tablets bring many health effects, helping to supplement vitamin C quickly if used correctly. Instructions for proper use and storage of vitamin C:
Take 01 vitamin C effervescent tablet per day. It is best to drink in cases where the body is deficient in vitamin C or needs to strengthen immunity when having a cold. It is best to take Effervescent C tablets in the morning after a full meal, do not take Vitamin C Effervescent Tablets in the evening because it has a mild stimulant effect that makes it difficult to sleep. To limit this side effect, you should use it before 16:00 and must use it after eating. You should not take vitamin C on an empty stomach, because it can irritate the stomach. Store vitamin C in a sealed container with moisture-proof packaging, in a dry place, at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius, away from direct light. Shellfish such as shrimp are high in 5 valence arsenic compounds, when ingested, vitamin C will form arsenic that can be deadly. So when eating shellfish that live in the water, you must not take vitamin C. Vitamin C plays an important role in immune function, helping the body to develop and function normally. Most experts recommend getting vitamin C from your diet instead of supplements. Good sources of vitamin C include fresh fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits. Vitamin C is used as a supplement in people with low levels, when they are not getting enough vitamin from their diet. Most people who eat a well-balanced diet do not need extra vitamin C from effervescent tablets.

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