Don't Take Vitamin C Effervescent Tablets Every Day
It's common practice among white-collar workers and many young people to take vitamin C effervescent tablets. When many people catch a cold, have a fever, or feel a bit fatigued, they'll drop a tablet into a glass of water, and as it fizzes, they gradually start to sweat, which helps relieve fatigue and fever. Some people even make this a habit.
Experts say that vitamin C effervescent tablets are made with vitamin C, starch, and edible flavorings, with each tablet containing 1000 milligrams of vitamin C.
They are effective when the body is fighting an infection or has other inflammation, as the demand for vitamin C increases.
Experts say that long-term, high-dose intake can lead to problems. The body's physiological regulation adapts to the high concentration of vitamin C, and once you stop taking it, symptoms such as bleeding gums in the morning, or in severe cases, subcutaneous ecchymosis (bruising), may appear.
Many white-collar workers use effervescent tablets as a daily nutritional supplement or a drink to combat fatigue, and this practice is extremely dangerous.
The final breakdown products of high-dose vitamin C in the body are oxalic acid and carbon dioxide. The oxalate formed from oxalic acid in the urine can easily lead to the formation of kidney stones. Furthermore, the high concentration of vitamin C increases the acidity of urine, which also promotes stone formation.
It can also promote atherosclerosis, and the higher the dose of vitamin C, the faster the thickening of the arterial walls.
If the user is also a smoker, this thickening process is even more pronounced. Excessive vitamin C can also damage lymphocytes and hinder the phagocytic action of white blood cells.
Experts remind us that the drawbacks of excess intake outweigh the benefits. Generally, 30 milligrams per day is sufficient to meet metabolic needs. 100 milligrams is already a pharmacological dose. When taking vitamin C effervescent tablets for a cold, it's best to take it once a day for 3 to 5 days, and it should not be taken for extended periods.
In addition, many people rely on the sense of relief and comfort provided by vitamin C effervescent tablets when they are extremely fatigued. Over time, this is not only harmful to the body but can also lead to psychological dependence. Therefore, vitamin C effervescent tablets should not be used as a vitamin supplement, as the harm to the body can be significant.