Is taking vitamin C hot?

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Vitamin C is a popular vitamin that many people know and actively supplement in daily life. However, many people still wonder what is the effect of taking vitamin C, is it hot to drink vitamin C?

1. What is the effect of taking vitamin C?

Our body is a complex organism with a constant, non-stop metabolism. For this process to take place more smoothly, the body needs more than 13 different micronutrients, including vitamin C, which plays an extremely important role. So what are the benefits of taking vitamin C? Here are the main uses of vitamin C:
Helps the body absorb folic acid, calcium, iron better. Helps protect the walls of blood vessels (arteries and veins) better, heal wounds, regenerate cartilage tissue. Strengthen the body's resistance and immune system. Participating in the antioxidant process: women and men who want to have a beautiful skin, limit wrinkles cannot lack vitamin C. Vitamin C also increases the activity of some metals, helping the skin fight free radicals. Freely generated by ultraviolet rays, limiting the appearance of freckles, promoting metabolism, contributing to preventing skin aging. Helps "detox" the body by participating in the excretion of some toxins from the body, cholesterol metabolism and cancer prevention. On the contrary, if vitamin C deficiency, the human body may encounter some problems such as:
Sudden nosebleeds. Slow wound healing. Susceptible to Scurvy (bleeding gums, bruises under the skin into nodules or plaques, especially when there is light or heavy impact). If you have typhus (dengue fever) combined with vitamin C deficiency, the symptoms of hemorrhage will be more severe. Thus, vitamin C is not only important for adults but also a golden nutrient for the development of children that parents absolutely cannot ignore.
It is worth mentioning that the human body does not have the ability to store vitamin C, but through sweat, urine, vitamin C will gradually be eliminated from the body. Therefore, maintaining vitamin C supplements is a daily necessity. Lack or excess of vitamin C can cause the body to experience serious consequences such as: kidney stones, nausea, abdominal pain, digestive disorders ... Especially when using synthetic vitamin C, the excess It is completely possible and harmful to health.

Uống vitamin C có nóng không là thắc mắc của nhiều người
Uống vitamin C có nóng không là thắc mắc của nhiều người

2. Should vitamin C supplements be correct?

Vitamin C is abundant in nature such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Foods rich in vitamin C can be mentioned: oranges, apples, lemons, kiwis, tomatoes, bean sprouts, green peppers, broccoli and many other dark leafy vegetables... So is vitamin C hot?
Whether giving children a lot of vitamin C or not depends on the amount of vitamin C loaded into the body, especially the synthetic form of vitamin C. Many nutrition experts have warned that if you take too much vitamin C for a long time, the body can react with rashes, redness or acne. This is the "hot" sign that many children may encounter when using this form of vitamin C regularly.
To avoid "getting hot" as above, the use of vitamin C should follow the following rules:
Should follow the doctor's suggestions and instructions on the dosage and type of vitamin C should be supplemented. Avoid considering vitamin C as a tonic that needs unlimited intake (especially for children and pregnant women). Do not use vitamin C effervescent form for people with hypertension, because the sodium chloride component in effervescent will increase blood pressure after drinking. Consider how vitamin C is given to people with urinary stones. Vitamin C can cause allergies, so it should be limited to the maximum if used in the injectable form. If the child's daily diet still does not meet the body's need for vitamin C, parents can replace it with some complementary foods extracted from natural vitamin C to ensure if the amount of vitamin C is not enough. In excess of C in the body, they will automatically be excreted from the body without leaving toxicity. Compared to synthetic vitamin C, natural types of vitamin C will not affect the stomach or digestive system, safer for young children.
Once you understand the role of vitamin C in health, you can consider and supplement the amount of vitamin C accordingly. It is best to consult a doctor, specialist to achieve high efficiency when using.

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