Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

what is vitamin c good for?
- essential nutrient for life
- protects the bogy by destroying the radicals in its fluids
- increases resistance to infection and maintains the number of white blood cells
- helps treat colds and flu
- plays a role in the metabolism of glucose, collagen, folic acid and some amino acids
- participates in the absorption of iron in the body
- strengthens teeth and bones
- proper functioning of organs
- antiallergic activity
- prevents fat storage in the liver
- reduces convalescence periods
- increases life span
Diseases and conditions in which vitamin C is indicated:
- acute febrile infectious diseases
- colds and flu
- anemia, calcium deficiency and anorexia
- fatigue, asthenia
- inadaptation of the body to cold
- burns
- allergies
- vaginal bleeding and nosebleeds
- stress
- cellulite
- proper functioning of sex glands
- diarrhea, digestive disorders
- respiratory disorders, pneumonia
- heart failure
- deficiency in maintaining pregnancy and providing breastfeeding
- cirrhosis
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- citrus fruits: lemons, oranges, grapefruit
- hawthorn fruits
- tomatoes, potatoes, Brussels sprout, chili peppers
- blueberries, strawberries
- broccoli, cauliflower, spinach
- kiwi, cranberries, melon
- beef, pork, lamb and chicken liver
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Diseases and conditions associated with the lack of vitamin C:
- fatigue, skin and mucosal bleeding
- swollen joints
- slow growth
- nervous and muscular system disorders
- reduced body resistance to infection
- bone pain
- tachycardia
- accumulation of cholesterol
- scurvy
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Causes of vitamin C deficiency:
- stress
- physical effort
- colds and flu
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Contraindications
- vitamin C is sensitive to heat