Is eating less serious and life-threatening?
What happens if you eat more?
Vitamin C is also known as "ascorbic acid"
Long-term deficiency can cause scurvy
Bleeding gums and tooth loss are present
Causes skin problems
In severe cases, it can be life-threatening
Vitamin C not only protects against scurvy
It can also prevent iron deficiency anemia
Enhance human immunity, anti-oxidation, delay aging
Prevention of atherosclerosis, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, etc
Although the benefits of vitamin C are many
However, it should not be taken in excess
①
The daily dose of vitamin C exceeds 3 grams
May lead to increased bowel movements
Some people experience abdominal cramps and diarrhea
②
More than 4 grams
It can occur after a week
Urinary tract calcium oxalate stones and kidney stones
In severe cases, it can cause hematuria and renal colic
③
Long-term overdose of vitamin C
On the contrary, it will accelerate the breakdown and excretion of vitamin C in the body
Early symptoms of scurvy may occur once the drug is stopped
(including swollen and bleeding gums, loose teeth)
Keep this dosage in mind
According to the Dietary Reference Intakes for Chinese Residents
The recommended daily intake of vitamin C for adults is 100mg
Vitamin C is susceptible to oxidation
It cannot be stored for a long time
It is not resistant to high temperatures
Heating temperatures that are too high or too long can also cause significant losses
So, I recommend everyone
It is best to eat raw fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C
Ranked in the top 10 in terms of vitamin C content
Common fruits and vegetables are as follows (unit: mg/100g):
Other than that
When processing vegetables that are high in vitamin C
It is recommended to do a good job of "4 as much as possible"
(1) When handling vegetables, try to wash them before cutting them
(2) Stir-fry after cutting and shortening the exposure time in the air as much as possible
(3) Cook with less salt and keep the stir-fry and simmering time as short as possible
(4) Try not to use copper utensils, use iron pots
Source: Guangdong CDC
Editor: Huang Keshu
First Trial: Jiang Hao
Reviewer: Gu Yan
Final review: Yang Hong
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