What is Vitamin C all about ?

Vitamin C also called ascorbic acid, is a water soluble nutrient that is easily excreted from the body when not needed. Humans vary greatly in their in their Vitamin C requirement. The amount of vitamin c found in food is also varies dramatically. It cannot be manufactured by the human body then must be ingested via foods, such as citrus fruits. Vitamin  C also serve as the major nutritional supplements.

       

Vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of our body. Besides that, it also helps body make collagen, an important protein used to make skin, cartilage, tendons and ligaments. It is also needed for healing wounds and for repairing bones and teeth. However, lack of Vitamin C will effect high blood pressure, stroke, atherosclerosis, the build-up plaque in blood vessels that can lead to heart attack and stroke.

                                              

By consuming vegetables and fruits in our daily supplements which rich in Vitamin C may help to prevent from lack of Vitamin C diseases. Vitamin C can regenerate other antioxidants and act as an antioxidant itself. Therefore the need for Vitamin C is likely increased in those who exercise regularly.The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin C is 75 to 90 milligrams daily; although the body can tolerate up to 2,000 milligrams daily, it is better absorbed when taken in smaller amounts. It is most greatly concentrated in plant sources that is foods which are high in vitamin C include red bell peppers, kiwifruit, and broccoli but can also be found in animal food sources since many animals can synthesis this vitamin. An intake of 100 antioxidant that is linked to reduction of inflammatory diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension and cancer.

                       

Do you know there are how many types of Vitamin C ?

There are many different types of vitamin C such as sodium ascorbate, calcium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbate and zinc ascorbate.

1. Sodium ascorbate : 1,000 mg of sodium ascorbate generally contains 111 mg of sodium. Individuals                                           following low-sodium diets example for high blood pressure are generally advised to                                     keep their total dietary sodium intake to less than 2,500 mg per day. It is also can be                                     used in cosmetics. Sodium Ascorbate is buffered (non-acidic) and will not contribute                                     to gastric irritation in acid-sensitive persons. Sodium Ascorbate is snythesized from a                                     combination of sodium bicarbonate and ascorbic acid to form sodium ascorbate.

                                                          

            

 2. Calcium ascorbate :  Calcium ascorbate generally provides 90-110 mg of calcium (890-910 mg of                                               ascorbic acid) per 1,000 mg of calcium per 1,000 mg of calcium ascorbate. This                                           ingredient mainly functions as an antioxidant in cosmetics products. It has many anti-                                     aging benefits including building collagen, defending the skin against free radicals,                                           healing inflammations, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and                                                 lightening discoloration. Besides that,it also is used as a food supplement source of                                         vitamin C and as an additive to keep fruits fresh.

                                            

                                       

3. Potassium           :   The minimal requirement for potassium is thought to be between                                      ascorbate                1.6 and 2.0 g per day. Fruits and vegetables are which rich in                                                                        potassium may provide as much as 8 to 11 g per day. Potassium ascorbate also                                            can be found in eye drops.

                                                                              

4.Magnesium          :    Magnesium Ascorbate provides both the essential magnesium                

     ascorbate               mineral and Vitamin C for the human body. Magnesium ascorbate is a buffered,                                            low-acid form of vitamin C which is more gentle on the stomach compared to the                                          acidic form of ascorbic acid. Magnesium Ascorbate is synthesized from                                                        a combination of ascorbic acid and magnesium to form magnesium ascorbate.                                                Magnesium ascorbate does not leach materials such as calcium and potassium                                              from the body.

                                                                                                 5. Zinc ascorbate     :   Zinc ascorbate is an antioxidant mineral and an immune booster. Zinc play an                                                important role in our immune system and other metabolic process. In addition, zinc                                        also required for the production of insulin and for maintaining a healthy liver system.                                      Zinc complex used in range of nutraceutical and  health care preparations like liquid.                                      It is water soluble and slightly hygroscopic spray.

                                                                                                           

Written by : Sathish Kumar A/L Letchumanan, Tanasha Azalea Suhandani, Chong Hui Qian and Lee Miaw                                                     Woon.