{"id":2638,"date":"2022-11-28T09:07:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T09:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/?p=2638"},"modified":"2022-11-28T09:07:35","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T09:07:35","slug":"what-are-the-side-effects-of-abnormally-high-vitamin-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/28\/what-are-the-side-effects-of-abnormally-high-vitamin-c\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the side effects of abnormally high vitamin C?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of the most important nutrients required for our body to perform several functions is Vitamin C or Ascorbic acid. It is one of the thirteen essential vitamins\u00a0that a human body requires on a daily\u00a0basis. <strong>Vitamin C is necessary\u00a0for repairing several tissues and general growth of the body.\u00a0<\/strong>It plays an important role in making ligaments, blood vessels, tendons, and skin of your body.\u00a0<strong>Also,\u00a0vitamin C plays an important role for the production of a natural substance called Collagen. It works as a main component for connecting tissues and 1-2% of your body\u2019s\u00a0muscle build-up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources of Vitamin C<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VItamin C is a kind of nutrient that is widely found in a number of fruits and begetables such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Citrus (oranges, kiwi, lemon, grapefruit)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Bell peppers<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Strawberries<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Tomatoes<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli,&nbsp;Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>White potatoes<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Serious health issues cannot be resolved with a single vitamin. <strong>They frequently cooperate, and other lifestyle choices like getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and quitting smoking are crucial. <\/strong>Nevertheless, studies suggest that vitamin C may be beneficial for your health in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Numerous stress-related diseases are correlated with a vitamin C deficit. In alcoholics, smokers, and obese people, it is the first nutrient to become depleted.<\/strong> Additionally, vitamin C levels might serve as an excellent indicator of general health because they are one of the minerals susceptible to stress, according to professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin C is not a cure for the common cold, but some research suggests that it can help avoid more severe side effects. According to professionals, there is strong evidence that taking vitamin C for colds. Also, the flu can lower the chance of getting pneumonia and lung infections as well as other problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stroke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Despite contradicting evidence, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicated that people with the highest blood levels of vitamin C had a 42% lower risk of stroke than people with the lowest levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aging skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin C has an impact on both internal and external body cells, and its antioxidant capabilities may slow down the ageing process. <strong>In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 4,025 women between the ages of 40 and 74 looked at the relationship between nutrient intake and skin aging. <\/strong>It was discovered that higher vitamin C intakes were linked to a decreased risk of wrinkles, skin dryness, and a better skin-aging appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to several studies, vitamin C may also contribute to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>macular degeneration improvement.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>inflammation reduction.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>reducing the danger of cardiovascular and cancerous disease.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dose of vitamin C<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u00a0is true that vitamin C supplements\u00a0are applicable for all groups\u00a0of\u00a0people i.e. children, adults, and elderly. Also, it is important that a human body must consume this nutrient based\u00a0on their age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>For babies upto 6 month old, a 40mg dose is required while 7-12 months old babies need 50mg of vitamin C.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Coming to toddlers between 1-3 years, supplement of 15mg and children from 4-8 years old require 25 mg of vitamin c daily.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Finally for teenagers and&nbsp;adults, an ideal dose of 60-90 mg\/day is recommended with an extreme upper limit of 2000 mg\/day.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;However, an individual should recommend to a doctor before taking high doses of vitamin C when dealing with kidney disease, liver disease, gout, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deficiency of Vitamin C<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Due to low levels of nutrients, people usually take vitamin&nbsp;C supplements to maintain or increase the nutrient level in their body to avoid symptoms of its deficiency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Low level or deficiency of vitamin C in the body could lead to a number of unwanted and troublesome diseases such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>skin disorders such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php?therapy=27\">rough skin or skin ageing<\/a>,<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>weakening of bone,<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>swollen joints which may lead to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php?therapy=80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arthritis<\/a>,<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>slow healing of wound,<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>anaemia,<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>teeth and gum problems,<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/category\/hair-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hair growth disorders<\/a>, etc.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overdose on Vitamin C<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Vitamin-C-Overdose-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Vitamin-C-Overdose-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Vitamin-C-Overdose-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Vitamin-C-Overdose-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Vitamin-C-Overdose-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Vitamin-C-Overdose.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is universally true that vitamin C is very important for a human body\u2019s needs but over intake of this supplement will not only decrease its importance but also increase the risk of several harmful effects to your body.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overconsumption of vitamin C could result in unfavourable conditions such as gastrointestinal problems, diarrhea, abdominal cramp, increased risk of cardiovascular disease in post menopause women, tissue damage, etc.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is professionally recommended to conduct certain tests to determine a specific amount of&nbsp;vitamin C&nbsp;that will be beneficial for an individual body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REFERENCES:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fullscript.com\/blog\/vitamin-c-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/fullscript.com\/blog\/vitamin-c-guide<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lcca.com\/blog\/The-ABCs-of-vitamins-Vitamin-C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/lcca.com\/blog\/The-ABCs-of-vitamins-Vitamin-C<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cleanprogram.com\/vitamin-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/blog.cleanprogram.com\/vitamin-c\/<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/vitamin-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/vitamin-c\/<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/the-benefits-of-vitamin-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/the-benefits-of-vitamin-c<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more details, kindly visit below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most important nutrients required for our body to perform several functions is Vitamin C or Ascorbic acid. It is one of the thirteen essential vitamins\u00a0that a human body requires on a daily\u00a0basis. Vitamin C is necessary\u00a0for repairing several tissues and general growth of the body.\u00a0It plays an important role in making ligaments, blood vessels, tendons, and skin of your body.\u00a0Also,\u00a0vitamin C plays an important role for the production of a natural substance called Collagen. 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