Beware Excess Vitamin C, Cause Disease!

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an essential nutrient for the body. There are so many sources of vitamin C that can be obtained from a variety of fruits and vegetables. However, if the side effects of excess vitamin C, dangerous to the body?

As quoted from MayoClinic.com, vitamin C is water soluble vitamin that is beneficial for normal growth and development of the body. Vitamin C also helps the body absorb iron. Because, the body does not produce or store vitamin C. Thus, it is important to consume the food source vitamin C.




For most people, plus a small glass of orange juice with strawberries and broccoli is enough to meet daily vitamin C intake. For adults, the recommended safe limit for vitamin C intake is 2000 milligrams (mg) per day.

If vitamin C naturally acquired through food consumed too much, the effect will not harm the body. When the excess, vitamin C will whole by itself and leaves the body through urine.

However, if the intake of vitamin C obtained from vitamin C supplements, especially high doses, can harm the body. Effects that you may suffer include:

- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Stomach cramps
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Kidney stones

If you experience this complaint, you should adjust the dose of vitamin C supplements are consumed. And, try to multiply the drinking water.

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