Vitamin C can be obtained from many foods, but not many foods such as strawberries, sauerkraut, and rose hips are dietary. In addition, the heat treatment of food disrupts the structure of vitamin C. Doctors told socialbites.ca how to provide the body with vitamin C.
According to Polina Ignatieva, PhD, endocrinologist, SOLGAR specialist, ascorbic acid is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the body from aging and stress, stimulates the immune system, participates in collagen synthesis, its daily intake should be sufficient. This is especially true for people with reduced immunity, iron deficiency, athletes, smokers and children.
The daily need for vitamin C is 30-60 mg in children, 70-90 mg in adolescents, 90 mg in adults, and 100-120 mg in pregnant women.
Since getting the right amount of vitamin C from food is rare, many turn to nutrient intake. When choosing dietary supplements, it is necessary to conduct a laboratory diagnosis, but you can find out about vitamin C deficiency on your own.
A pinch test can be done to assess for vitamin C deficiency. To do this, grasp the skin fold with the index and thumbs of both hands. The distance between the fingers of the left and right hand should be about 2-3 mm. After that, move parts of the skin folds in the opposite direction. If a hemorrhage appeared in this place, this indicates excessive fragility of capillaries, that is, a vitamin C deficiency, ”explained integrative nutritionist, member of the European University of Longevity and SOLGAR expert Katerina Padolka.
Also, among the most effective methods of determining the level of vitamin C is administering a blood or urine test, which may be prescribed by a doctor.
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