As summer arrives, drinks fortified with vitamin C are all the rage, with many people consuming several a day. This is actually detrimental to health. Current vitamin C drinks generally have high sugar content, and excessive consumption can lead to problems such as excessive sugar intake and excess energy. Therefore, it's not advisable to drink bottle after bottle just because they contain vitamin C.
Limit vitamin C drinks to no more than one bottle per day
On the other hand, surveys show that the amount of added vitamin C in market-available drinks is quite high. Consuming large quantities can exceed the maximum safe intake limit for vitamin C. Therefore, it is recommended to drink one bottle per day, and if you sweat heavily, two bottles may be acceptable.
Additionally, it's important to remind everyone that drinking vitamin C-fortified beverages does not mean you can skip fruits and vegetables. Because fruits and vegetables contain other nutrients besides vitamin C, such as flavonoids, carotenoids, anthocyanins, dietary fiber, potassium, magnesium, and many other nutritional and health-promoting components. They work synergistically and protect each other with vitamin C, leading to better health benefits. In contrast, drinks contain only isolated vitamin C and cannot provide the same effect. Therefore, it is recommended to continue eating plenty of vegetables and fruits while drinking these beverages, especially vegetables rich in fiber.