Ascorbic acid, popularly knownas ascorbic - in our country is very often perceived as a treat, which is sold in the pharmacy in the form of large tablets or vice versa - small and yellow.
I'm sure: in childhood, many of us asked our parents about another vitamin, and later, having grown up and having the opportunity to go to the pharmacy on our own, we already bought ascorbic and ate in packs.
So delicious, she never thought ofthat it is a medicine, and it must be taken strictly in certain doses. What if these doses are violated? Is an overdose of ascorbic acid possible?
There is an opinion that in vitamin C, as still calls ascorbic acid, the body experiences a permanent shortage, however, there is also the opposite information:
- an adult needs at least 90 mg of this medication per day;
- the need for pregnant and lactating women increases to 120 mg;
- children are quite enough and 30 mg;
- babies generally get their portion with breast milk.
It should also be taken into account that in many productsfood contains ascorbic acid. Overdose can occur in the case of a combination of them and drugs containing vitamin C. Its concentration reaches a maximum in products such as:
- sweet pepper, spinach, broccoli;
- black currant, parsley, ripe tomatoes;
- citrus fruits (in which, by the way, it is contained much less than in previous products).
It is widely believed that with a cold andeven cancer can be managed due to the increased use of vitamin C. Unfortunately, this opinion is only a guess, because there are no studies confirming that ascorbic acid has such properties. Overdose by her is a very frequent occurrence.
What are the symptoms?
Long arrival of a large numbersubstances (from 1 gram and above) into the body are fraught with the occurrence of headache, increased excitability of the nervous system and blood pressure, nausea, vomiting and, often, insomnia. It is also possible the occurrence of hyperglycemia, nephrolithiasis, complications of the functioning of the kidneys.
In other words, an overdose of ascorbic acidin the body is fraught with various and quite serious consequences. To treat this medicine only as a "delicious vitamin" is not worth it.
Although ascorbic acid itself is nottreats no diseases (even the common cold), it is very effective and in a short time has a positive effect on the immune system, strengthening it. However, this is not all.
Effect of ascorbic acid on the body
Vitamin C affects the flow ratebiosynthesis of hemoglobin in the body upwards. Consequently, the amount of oxygen entering it increases. In addition, ascorbic acid is responsible for the synthesis of collagen fibers, which form the basis of the structure of the skin, nails and hair.
An antioxidant, it protects against free radicals.
Именно поэтому при большинстве простудных diseases, in the cold season, and generally for any diseases in order to improve immunity is recommended ascorbic acid. An overdose of this vitamin, being an unpleasant consequence of an uncontrolled intake, is still much less dangerous than the complication of any disease associated with a decrease in the protective functions of the immune system. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to use vitamin C for illnesses, however, in certain doses.
Experts advise: it is necessary to observe a moderate consumption of both drugs and products that contain ascorbic acid. Overdose, according to doctors, may come unnoticed.
