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It is so important for the body that there are already legends surrounding it.
An essential antioxidant of natural origin that is important for people is vitamin C. It is so important for the body that there are already legends surrounding it. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the Instagram of nutritionist Vera Kurin.
What myths should you not believe?
Vitamin C protects against ARVI
Many people think that vitamin C needs to be taken in large quantities to stimulate the immune system and reduce the risk of getting ARVI. However, this is a myth.
You should know that when large doses of vitamin C enter the body, its absorption in the intestines is reduced, and excesses are quickly eliminated.
Oranges contain the most vitamins
The best source of vitamin C – lemons and oranges – is a myth. In fact, citrus fruits are rich in ascorbic acid, but they are far from the first place. Leaders in vitamin C content: rose hips, sweet peppers and black currants.
Vitamin C reduces cancer risk
It is also a myth that taking vitamin C helps reduce the risk of developing cancer.
The nutritionist says that there is no evidence-based scientific research that has in any way confirmed the relationship between vitamin C hypovitaminosis and the risk of developing cancer.
Vitamin C norm
The daily value of vitamin C differs:
- for women – 75 mg
- for men – 90 mg
- for children 5-8 years old – 25 mg
- children 8-13 years old – 45 mg
- adolescents 14-18 years old – 65-75 mg
Add another 35 mg of vitamin to normal if you smoke. After all, smoking reduces the amount of vitamin C in the body.
