What does ascorbic acid 1+ mean

Vitamins and blood are closely related. We often take vitamin C in our daily lives, and we all know about vitamin C. We can supplement it when we are free. It can not only beautify the skin, but also regulate the physical condition. However, vitamin C cannot be taken casually. Many people will be tested to have a low level of ascorbic acid after taking it. What is going on?

Nutritional Value

The main function of vitamin C is to enhance immunity, prevent cancer, heart disease, stroke, protect teeth and gums, etc. In addition, taking vitamin C on time can also reduce skin pigmentation, thereby reducing dark spots and freckles and making the skin fair. Foods rich in vitamin C include cauliflower, green pepper, orange, grape juice, tomatoes, etc. It can be said that all vegetables and fruits contain a lot of vitamin C. American experts believe that the optimal daily intake of vitamin C per person should be 200-300 mg, and the minimum should be no less than 60 mg. Half a cup (about 100 ml) of fresh orange juice can meet this minimum amount. The dietary reference intake (RNI) recommended by the Chinese Nutrition Society for adults is 100 mg/day, and the upper tolerable intake level (UL) is 1000 mg/day.

Recommended intake

1. The recommended intake of vitamin C for adults and women in early pregnancy is 100 mg/d

2. The recommended intake of vitamin C for pregnant women in the middle and late stages and nursing mothers is 130 mg/d.

Note: Each person's demand for VC varies greatly.

Some people are satisfied with a small amount of supplementation, while others can reach 10 grams or even higher per day.

In the history of human research on vitamin C, Dr. Robert F. Cathcart discovered and established a set of standards for the use of vitamin C as early as the early 1970s.

When a person takes a considerable amount of vitamin C orally, that is, 0.5 to 200 grams in 24 hours, mild diarrhea will occur due to changes in intestinal osmotic pressure. Cathcart calls the amount slightly lower than this the "intestinal tolerance dose of vitamin C," which is the amount a person can tolerate without causing mild diarrhea.

Because VC is non-acidic, it is possible to take large amounts of vitamin C orally, so everyone can take it according to their own physical condition. As long as it is within your intestinal tolerance, the effect will be very good.

Interestingly, the body's intestinal tolerance to VC varies. When the human body is sick, the intestinal tolerance will increase significantly. For example, the normal tolerance of 1 gram will increase to varying degrees during acute infections or chronic diseases such as tumors, heart disease, or even colds.