Vitamin C foods. All products with vitamin C and healthy recipes

In the 21st century, cases of scurvy occur not only in third world countries, but also in developed, prosperous countries: in 2018, 30 cases of scurvy were registered in the United States in people of average income who could afford to eat well. The reason for vitamin deficiency lies in lack of awareness of nutritional culture, consumption of unbalanced and unhealthy foods.

People who care about their health think about which foods contain the most vitamin C, how to properly prepare and store them. In cases where dietary enrichment is not enough, vitamin food supplements come to the rescue.

Types of Vitamin C Sources

The need for ascorbic acid depends on gender, age, physiological state of the body, climatic conditions of residence, as well as diseases and bad habits. The average daily intake is 60-100 mg per day.

Most of the vitamin is found in raw vegetables and fruits, and in some animal products. Being a heat-labile molecule, ascorbic acid is destroyed by heat treatment, so there is little vitamin in a diet lacking raw food.

Long-term storage, exposure to ultraviolet rays and oxygen lead to a decrease in the concentration of ascorbic acid - fruits and vegetables that have been lying around from autumn to spring will not save you from hypovitaminosis.

In the winter-spring period, you should pay attention to the consumption of especially valuable sources of vitamin C: properly prepared rose hips, sea buckthorn, black currants, rowan berries, fresh bell peppers, apples, cabbage, and herbs.

Since the micronutrient does not accumulate, it will not be possible to create a reserve in the body - the supply must be stable and daily. It is possible to prevent hypovitaminosis against the background of a limited diet with the help of nutritional supplements that will ensure that the need for vitamin C is met and will reduce dependence on the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables.

TOP 10 products

There are only approximate data on the amount of nutrients in a particular product, since the indicators will vary significantly depending on the conditions of cultivation, storage and processing. The table of vitamin C content in foods reflects the top ten among all food sources that you should pay special attention to when choosing means to prevent or treat ascorbic acid deficiency.

Fruits and berries

Vegetables and greens

Mushrooms

Other products

Meat products

Since ascorbic acid is synthesized by plants and is not accumulated by the muscle tissue of animals that consume them, vitamin C is absent in meat products. Some of it can be found in organs (liver, kidneys, lungs, brains), however, mandatory heat treatment greatly depletes dishes, so they are not recommended as the main sources of ascorbic acid.

Product	Vitamin C content per 100 g, mg
Beef liver	33
Lamb liver	25
Chicken liver	25
Pork liver	21
Fried lamb liver	13
Beef kidneys	9,4
Fried chicken liver	2,7
Fried beef liver	0,7

Fish and seafood

Milk and dairy products

Legumes, grains, cereals

Nuts

Recipes with vitamin C

To get the maximum benefit from your food, you need to use foods high in vitamin C and either gently process them or eat them raw.

Salad “Vitamin bomb”

Ingredients:

• 1 large red pepper;
• 200 g white cabbage;
• 2 tomatoes;
• greens (parsley, dill, spinach, green onions);
• olive oil;
• garlic.

Finely chop the cabbage, mix with chopped tomatoes, peppers, and chopped herbs. Salt the vegetables. Mix 2 tbsp. olive oil with a crushed clove of garlic, season the salad, mix. You can add herbs and spices to taste (rosemary, basil, oregano, savory).

Berry tea

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. sea ​​buckthorn;
• 2 tbsp. black currant;
• 1 tbsp. juniper berries;
• 4 tsp Sahara.

Lightly crush the juniper berries in a mortar, mash the sea buckthorn and currants with a spoon. Mix all the berries with sugar, pour 500 ml of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes, strain. Honey can be used instead of sugar, but it should be added immediately before drinking the drink.

Grapefruit marmalade

Ingredients:

• 4-5 ripe grapefruits;
• 100 g sugar;
• 2 tsp agar-agar;
• 50 ml water.

Extract the juice from the fruit using a citrus juicer, mix with sugar and agar-agar dissolved in water. Pour into a ceramic or enamel pan, put on fire, and boil the mixture for 2 minutes. Pour the liquid into silicone molds, cool, and put in the refrigerator to harden.

You can make marmalade rich in vitamin C not only from grapefruit, but also from black currants, lemons and tangerines.

Cranberry ice cream

Ingredients:

• 350 g cranberries;
• 300 ml heavy cream;
• 200 g sugar;
• 100 ml milk;
• 3 egg yolks;
• a pinch of vanillin.

Whisk the yolks, sugar, vanillin and milk until smooth. Place the bowl with the mixture in a water bath, stirring and heating for about 10-15 minutes until thickened (the consistency of condensed milk). Cool. Blend the cranberries with a blender and pass through a sieve to separate the seeds. Combine the resulting puree with the cooled milk-egg mixture. Whip the cream until fluffy, add, stirring slowly with a mixer or by hand with a whisk. Transfer the mixture into an ice cream mold and put it in the freezer. Stir every 30 minutes during the first two hours of cooling.

The original ice cream with vitamin C is also made from sea buckthorn. It can be prepared using a similar technology.

Rose hip syrup

Ingredients:

• 500 g rose hips;
• 500 g sugar;
• 800 ml water.

Wash fresh rose hips, remove stems and sepals. Pour 500 ml of boiling water and let it brew for 15 minutes. Then crush with a masher and leave for another 15 minutes. Add sugar to the remaining 300 ml of water, boil and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Strain the resulting rosehip infusion through a sieve, pour into boiling syrup, immediately turn off the heat and pour while still hot into jars.

There are many recipes for this sweet delicacy, but the most important thing when choosing the appropriate cooking method is which rosehip syrup will contain the most vitamin C: ascorbic acid will be preserved if the berries are not boiled, but poured with boiling water.

Use of food additives

Living far from subsistence farming and purchasing fruits and vegetables in stores, buyers are deprived of the opportunity to control their cultivation, collection and storage. Products high in vitamin C are often unavailable, and purchased fruits that have been stored for a long time contain only fiber and provide minimal benefits.

Doppelhertz active Magnesium + Calcium has many positive reviews, which explains its demand. A more detailed description is provided below.

Description

Doppelhertz active Magnesium + Calcium is an imported dietary supplement that saturates the body with macroelements.

Table 1 – General information about the product

Release form

Vitamins Doppelhertz Magnesium plus Calcium are available in the form of two-phase depot tablets. Packaging variations: 30 and 80 pieces.

Compound

Each tablet contains two active substances and a number of auxiliary components.

Pharmacological properties

Calcium is essential for skeletal health. It strengthens teeth, bones, affects the condition of nails, hair and skin. The substance is also involved in the synthesis of hormones, normalizes the functioning of muscle tissue, the central nervous system and the cardiovascular system.

Magnesium improves calcium absorption, participates in vital metabolic processes, lowers blood pressure and maintains heart health. It also increases resistance to stress.

The optimal proportion of Mg to Ca is 1/2.

Additional components (cholecalciferol, copper, manganese) enhance the properties of the active ingredients.

The dietary supplement affects the body as follows:

• regulates metabolic processes;
• strengthens nail plates, hair, teeth, bones, blood vessels;
• improves memory and condition of the dermis;
• increases stress resistance;
• normalizes blood pressure.

Indications for use

Doppelhertz Magnesium + Calcium in two-phase depot tablets is recommended to be taken for the following conditions:

• smoking;
• excessive alcohol consumption;
• poor nutrition;
• stress;
• lack of Ca and Mg;
• advanced age;
• menopause period.

The drug is prescribed for adults and children over 12 years of age.

Restrictions

• pregnancy;
• lactation;
• individual intolerance.

How to use

According to the instructions for use, Doppelhertz Magnesium + Calcium should be taken 1 tablet per day, with meals.

Course duration: 2 months.

special instructions

A doctor's consultation is required.

Side effects

An allergic reaction may occur.

Drug interactions

Overdose

Terms and conditions of storage

Release from pharmacies

Reviews: advantages and disadvantages

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Doppelhertz active magnesium+calcium+d3

Instructions for use

Some facts

The drug is designed to support physical and intellectual activity. A balanced formula of microelements and vitamins normalizes the activity of the heart (organ and muscle structure). The pharmaceutical company Queisser Forma creates complexes of active substances to support the Central nervous system, protection from daily stress - emotional, mental, physiological.

Doppelhertz active magnesium + calcium + d3 replenishes the lack of five vital elements, restores natural metabolic processes under conditions of tension and stress. It is a multifunctional product and is available without a prescription or additional approvals.

Pharmacological properties

Not used as a medical product. Refers to dietary supplements enriched with micro-macroelements and vitamins. When taken for a long time, it has a positive effect on the cellular structure of the body.

All ingredients are safe, used individually and in the Doppelhertz active magnesium+calcium+d3 complex.

Calcium

Fundamental element of tooth enamel and skeleton. It is part of the transport mechanism for nerve impulses. Affects the following processes:

• periods of muscle contraction and relaxation;
• myocardial function (muscular condition);
• metabolic reactions in bone tissue;
• the condition of the epiphyseal areas (growth zones), relevant for adolescents;
• protection against diseases that provoke degeneration of bone and cartilage tissue.

Magnesium

The Doppelhertz composition contains active magnesium + calcium + d3 and is supplemented with a maximum amount of magnesium oxide. This element is basic for the natural metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Maintains the natural balance of nucleic acids. Magnesium is used to regulate the processes of neuromuscular excitation.

The body in a state of stress is relieved of important microelements. This is a natural response to emergency situations. Free magnesium ions are removed from cells after each exposure to the nervous system, which increases the risk of chronic diseases. Regular replenishment stabilizes the patient’s emotional background and improves emotional perception.

An active mineral necessary for stable functioning of the heart muscle. Regulates the average blood sugar level. Affects the “production” of cholesterol and uric acid. As a component of Doppelhertz, magnesium+calcium+d3 accelerates collagen production. As a result, bone tissue regeneration increases. The healing of complex fractures is less painful and without complications.

Vitamin D3

Intermediate for calcium derivatives. Promotes rapid absorption and integration of the pure element into the bone structure. Regulates the exchange of calcium and phosphorus, maintaining the same level of substances throughout the day. It is a natural indicator of osteoporosis. The effect of the vitamin is significantly enhanced in a complex of dietary supplements.

Not used as a separate drug. Supports its own production in the body. Doppelhertz active magnesium + calcium + d3 replenishes the deficiency of the element. The vitamin itself is synthesized in the body due to sunlight.

Manganese

It affects the body on several fronts. In combination with vitamin groups, it has a positive effect on the production, absorption, and metabolic processes of insulin and individual sugars. In combination, it is used as a powerful antioxidant. A properly selected dosage gently frees the intercellular space from aggressive free radicals.

Composition and release form

Doppelhertz active magnesium + calcium + d3 is sold in the form of tablets (30 pieces in a standard package). Contains active substances:

• copper, manganese sulfates (divalent form);
• calcium carbonate;
• active form of magnesium (oxide);
• vitamin D3.

Auxiliary components do not contain hazardous chemicals. Instructions are included along with the cardboard packaging.

Indications for use

The additive is relevant for the following processes:

• prevention of atherosclerosis;
• treatment consequences of a poor diet;
• neutralization of the effects of alcohol and nicotine on the cardiovascular and central nervous systems (an important indication for regular prevention);

An effective alternative to antidepressants and sedatives for the prevention of stress.

Side effects

During clinical studies, no functional deviations from the norm were found in patients. According to the instructions for use, the optimal dose is selected strictly on the recommendation of a doctor. This is the main protection against the consequences of improper use of dietary supplements.

Contraindications

An aggressive reaction to individual ingredients of Doppelhertz active magnesium + calcium + d3 or their combination is possible. At the first signs of hypervitaminosis (rash, mild headache, fever, rapid breathing), consult a therapist or specialist.

Use during pregnancy

Frequent use in any trimester is not recommended during breastfeeding. The effect of dietary supplements on the female body, fetus, and milk during pregnancy has not been studied. Other contraindications are not presented in official studies.

Overdose

There is no official data on this issue. Possible unpredictable reactions, such as hypervitaminosis, dermatitis. Symptomatic treatment is possible only after consultation with a specialist.

Method and features of application

The daily dosage of the vitamin complex is 1 tablet during a full meal. Taken once every day. The maximum permissible prescription conditions are daily use for 2 months. The standard break is 30-45 days.

Storage conditions

The dietary supplement is stored in a dry, well-ventilated place, away from children. The maximum permissible temperature is +25 degrees.

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Doppelhertz Active Magnesium+Calcium

Compound

The composition of the drug Doppelherz Magnesium + Calcium contains the following components: magnesium oxide, calcium carbonate, vitamin D3, copper sulfate II, manganese sulfate II, modified starch, hydroxyl-propyl-methyl-cellulose, stearic acid, carboxyl-methyl-cellulose, beet powder , magnesium stearate, microcellulose, iron oxide, silicon dioxide.

Release form

Doppelhertz Magnesium + Calcium is produced in the form of tablets that are coated.

The package may contain 30 or 80 tablets.

pharmachologic effect

The biological additive Doppelhertz active Calcium + Magnesium is a source of calcium and magnesium. Used as part of complex treatment atherosclerosis , vascular diseases , hearts . Both magnesium and calcium are vital elements for the body, which activate and normalize a number of biological processes occurring in the body.

The supplement is an effective drug for people who have an unbalanced diet, as well as for those who are constantly exposed to high stress, both physical and mental. Microelements normalize heart function, improve the condition of the skeletal system and muscles.

Magnesium improves the functions of heart muscle cells, in particular improves contractile function. This microelement determines the normal course of metabolic and energy processes, stimulates many enzymes, and reduces blood pressure. Additional intake of this substance increases resistance to stress .

Thanks to the entry into the body calcium the deficiency of this element in the tissues of bones and teeth is compensated. Calcium is involved in blood clotting processes, it stabilizes cardiac activity , normalizes the contraction of the myocardium, as well as smooth muscles and skeletal muscles.

Calcium accelerates the process of removing radionuclides and heavy metal salts from the body. Since calcium is removed from the body almost constantly, it is important to replenish its deficiency.

To ensure maximum activity of these elements, their certain ratio must be observed when entering the body. Therefore the additive Doppelhertz active Calcium+Magnesium provides the body with these substances and helps improve general condition and performance.

It is especially important to ensure a constant supply of these elements to the body of women during menstrual pause , as well as older people.

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

There is no description for this dietary supplement.

Indications for use

• atherosclerosis and vascular and heart diseases (as part of complex treatment, in the form of prevention);
• with an unbalanced diet;
• with constant adverse effects on the body from the environment;
• with an increased need for mineral elements;
• with constant overwork, high physical and mental stress;
• people with bad habits ( alcohol abuse , smoking);
• at stress .

Contraindications

• with individual high sensitivity ;
• during pregnancy And breastfeeding baby ;
• for a child under 12 years of age.

Side effects

Reactions may occur during administration individual intolerance components of the drug.

Instructions for use (Method and dosage)

Doppelhertz Magnesium + Calcium should be taken during meals with water. There is no need to chew the tablets.

Overdose

There is no data on the consequences of an overdose of the drug.

Interaction

There is no information on the interaction of dietary supplements with other drugs.

Terms of sale

Doppelhertz Magnesium + Calcium can be purchased without a prescription.

Storage conditions

The dietary supplement should be stored in a dry and dark place, at a temperature of no more than 25 degrees.

Best before date

special instructions

This product is not a medicine, Doppelhertz active Magnesium + Calcium is an active biological additive.

Before starting to take dietary supplements, you should consult your doctor.

Sick diabetes mellitus should take into account that one tablet contains 1.2 kilocalories, that is, 0.008 bread units.

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Instructions for use Doppelhertz Active "Magnesium + Calcium"

In today's conditions of frequent nervous tension and unbalanced food intake, people often feel a lack of necessary mineral elements. Because of this, all sorts of malfunctions of internal organs and a decrease in performance occur. In this case, it is required that the necessary minerals enter the body from the outside. One of the popular nutritional supplements that will provide any person with the most important elements is Doppel herz vitamins - “Doppelhertz Magnesium + Calcium”. These vitamins are necessary for anyone who experiences high physical stress, continuous nervous stress or overwork.

Doppelherz is a German company that stands out for the high quality of its products. Quite a lot of additives are made made from plant ingredients, mineral elements, with the goal of taking care of the buyer’s health.

Each complex supports the body in a natural way to increase missing elements, restore performance, and normalize well-being and appearance.

Composition (abstract)

Indications for use and contraindications

Contraindications and side effects. As a rule, the Doppelhertz Magnesium + Calcium supplement is well tolerated. But it is not recommended for children under 12 years of age, women during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as those with individual immunity to the components of the drug.

Directions for use and dosage

Adults and children over 12 years of age are recommended to take 1 tablet per day. The tablet must be swallowed without chewing and washed down with water. If necessary, the tablet is divided into two parts. It is most effective to take in the first half of the day during meals. The course of treatment is 60 days. If necessary, after a 30-day break, you can repeat the “Calcium + Magnesium Doppelhertz” course.

Reviews

Fun stressful times began for me. Everything irritated me. I decided to look for a solution to the problem.

I reviewed many vitamins and dietary supplements. I realized that the microelements I need are magnesium and calcium. I have already purchased Doppelhertz vitamins before and was satisfied. I decided to try Magnesium + Calcium from the Dolperhertz company. Reviews about Doppelherz vitamins are positive. I was initially confused that this was a dietary supplement. They can have a self-hypnosis effect.

The effect of taking it did not appear immediately, but after the twentieth tablet (20 days from the start of use). I try to take it at the same time. I became calmer and more balanced. The irritation has disappeared. So these vitamins suited me, I ran for the second pack.

Pregnancy, postpartum depression, breastfeeding, sleepless nights. Anyone who has gone through this will understand me. Nerves are on edge, and there is very strong irritability.

Everyone irritated me: from those at home to random passers-by on the street. To improve my condition, I began to look for drugs that could help me with this. I took sedatives (hawthorn egilka), but they didn’t work much, and many didn’t help at all. I also tried gingko biloba. I tried a lot of different medications and supplements until a friend recommended buying Calcium (calcide) + Magnesium.

It is convenient because you only need to take one tablet per day. I didn’t feel the effect right away. Approximately in the second week of the course, I noticed that I began to break down and get irritated less. Less hair falls out and nails break.

I bought it in winter for prevention.

You need to take 1 tablet per day. This is quite practical in the frantic pace of modern life. There is no need to carry a pack of pills with you, take them in the morning, and no longer need to think about them.

After about 10 days of use, I started to feel better. Vigor appeared and my mood improved. Stopped responding to changes in the weather. Helps maintain excellent performance and mood.

There was an exacerbation of tooth sensitivity. It was hard for me to decide what to start taking. On the doctor’s recommendation, I bought a vitamin complex with calcium and magnesium. It was important that there was enough magnesium.

I liked the fact that the tablets are made in the form of two-phase tablets - DEPO. After all, this is how the slow and gradual release of mineral elements occurs.

Indeed, my teeth have become less susceptible to cold, and my nails have become stronger. Can also be taken for weight loss.

At the time of purchase, my husband needed a magnesium supplement. A severe magnesium deficiency caused his calf muscles and toes to cramp every night. In the morning he jumped up and began to warm up. The main cause of muscle cramps is magnesium deficiency.

After a month of use, I can say that this was the problem and it was magnesium vitamins that were needed, since the drug helped. The cramps in my calves have almost stopped, and my husband no longer has cramps at night. Also, the joints began to hurt less and did not creak. Plus they also added effervescent potassium, zinc, iron and vitamin B6.

I consider my choice successful; the drug helped relieve attacks of muscle cramps that were caused by magnesium deficiency.

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DOPPELHERTZ ACTIVE MAGNESIUM + CALCIUM

Release form, composition and packaging

Release form and packaging
30 film-coated tablets.

pharmachologic effect

Doppelgerz® Active Magnesium + Calcium dietary supplement contains in 1 tablet 2 important macroelements magnesium and calcium, especially necessary during periods of increased nervous and physical stress to maintain health and performance. Dietary supplements may be recommended for unbalanced diets or increased needs for nutrients (for example, increased physical activity, frequent stressful situations, tobacco and alcohol consumption). For older people and menopausal women, adding magnesium and calcium to their diet can be especially beneficial if they have an unbalanced diet.

Magnesium is an essential macronutrient necessary for many energy processes and is involved in the metabolism of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Participates in phosphorus metabolism, helps reduce blood pressure, controls the normal functioning of myocardial cells, and participates in the regulation of myocardial contractile function. Takes part in the process of neuromuscular excitation. In stressful situations, an increased amount of free ionized magnesium is excreted, and therefore the additional amount of magnesium helps to increase resistance to stress.

Must enter the body in a certain ratio with calcium.

Calcium is used to compensate for calcium deficiency, which is the main element of bone tissue and teeth. Calcium is involved in the regulation of cell membrane permeability, the process of blood clotting, and is necessary to maintain stable cardiac activity. Participates in the transmission of nerve impulses, contraction of skeletal and smooth muscles, myocardium, and bone tissue turnover. Promotes the removal of salts of heavy metals and radionuclides.

Application area

Contraindications

Individual intolerance to product components.

Adults: 1 tablet 1 time per day with meals.

Not a medicine.

Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies

Sales to the public through pharmacy chains and specialized stores, departments of retail chains.

Storage conditions and periods

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C out of the reach of children.

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DOPPELHERTZ ACTIVE MAGNESIUM+CALCIUM N30 TABLE-DEPOT 2-PHASE

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Doppelhertz active magnesium + calcium n30 tablet depot 2-phase instructions for use

Compound

calcium carbonate, magnesium oxide, manganese sulfate 2, copper sulfate 2, vitamin D3; Auxiliary ingredients: MCC, hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose, modified starch, carboxyl methyl cellulose, stearic acid, beet powder, magnesium stearate, iron oxide, talc, hydroxyl propyl cellulose, olive oil, silicon dioxide

Description

Magnesium is involved in the functioning of cardiac muscle cells and promotes its contractile function. Magnesium is necessary for the normal functioning of energy processes, participates in metabolic processes, activates many enzymes, and helps lower blood pressure.

Calcium replenishes calcium deficiency in bone and dental tissues. Calcium is involved in the process of blood clotting, maintains the stability of cardiac activity, and is involved in the contraction of skeletal and smooth muscles, as well as the myocardium. Promotes the removal of salts of heavy metals and radionuclides.

For maximum activity, magnesium and calcium must be supplied to the body in a certain ratio (1:2).

One Doppelhertz® active Magnesium + Calcium tablet daily compensates for an adult’s need for these macroelements during increased nervous and physical stress and helps to remain healthy and productive under constant stress.

Selling Features

Indications

To reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis;

With an unbalanced diet or with an increased need for nutrients, as well as with:

increased mental and physical stress (sports, preparation for exams, etc.),

unhealthy lifestyle (consumption of tobacco and alcohol, etc.),

increased adverse environmental influences,

Contraindications

Individual intolerance to product components, pregnant women and breastfeeding

• You can buy Doppelhertz active magnesium + calcium n30 tablet depot 2-phase in Saransk at a pharmacy convenient for you by placing an order on Apteka.RU.
• The price for Doppelhertz active magnesium + calcium n30 tablet depot 2-phase in Saransk is 357.60 rubles.
• Instructions for use for Doppelhertz active magnesium + calcium n30 tablet depot 2-phase.

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The drug "Doppelhertz Magnesium + Calcium": application features

In modern conditions of constant stress and unbalanced nutrition, people often lack essential minerals. Because of this, various disruptions in the functioning of internal organs and decreased performance occur. In this case, it is necessary that the necessary minerals enter the body from the outside. One of the dietary supplements that provides a person with the most necessary substances is Doppelhertz Magnesium + Calcium. This mineral complex is necessary for anyone who experiences increased physical activity, constant stress, or has bad habits.

Composition of the drug

As the name suggests, this product contains magnesium and calcium in the required quantities to provide an adult with a daily dose of these minerals. It is believed that individually these substances are absorbed worse, so in the preparation they are in a balanced ratio. This dietary supplement contains the following components:

These are the main active ingredients of the drug. In addition to them, “Doppelhertz Magnesium + Calcium” contains auxiliary components: starch, cellulose, talc, olive oil, beet powder, stearic acid and others. They improve the absorption of the main active ingredients and ensure their safety.

Why you need to compensate for the lack of magnesium and calcium

These two minerals are vital for health. They are involved in most biological processes in the body. Little magnesium comes from food, and calcium is quickly eliminated. Therefore, it is necessary that they come from outside. Why is this so important?

• Magnesium improves the contractile function of all muscles. This has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the heart. This mineral normalizes metabolic processes in the body and provides cells with energy. It stimulates the production of some enzymes important for health and has a beneficial effect on a person’s nervous activity, helping him to resist stress.
• Calcium also normalizes cardiac activity, participates in the contractility of smooth muscles and the transmission of nerve impulses, as well as in the processes of blood clotting. It helps remove heavy metal salts and other harmful substances from the body. Well, the most famous property of calcium is strengthening bones and teeth.

Effect of the drug

The tablets are created in a special way: they provide a slow release of nutrients. Thanks to this, minerals are better absorbed. When taken regularly, this dietary supplement provides the body with the daily norm of magnesium and calcium, vitamin D3, as well as copper and manganese. All this contributes to the fact that in the process of taking the drug “Doppelherz Active Magnesium + Calcium” the following abilities are manifested:

• improvement of vascular condition;
• strengthening bone tissue and teeth;
• decreased blood pressure;
• normalization of metabolic processes;
• increasing resistance to stress;
• improving memory and ability to concentrate.

Indications for use of the drug

The dietary supplement “Doppelhertz Magnesium + Calcium” is especially useful for older people and women during periods of hormonal imbalances. The drug helps cope with stress, gives strength during increased physical activity and helps with heart function. A course of treatment with this remedy is recommended in the following cases:

• in the complex treatment of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular failure, as well as for the prevention of vascular diseases;
• when a person receives few minerals from food, especially if he has a deficiency of magnesium;
• with overwork, stress, nervous overload, sports;
• in adolescence, during hormonal imbalances, when the body needs an increased amount of minerals;
• with an unhealthy lifestyle: drinking alcohol, smoking.

Contraindications and side effects

This dietary supplement is usually well tolerated by people. In some cases, allergic reactions are possible due to individual intolerance to the components of the drug. It is not recommended to take Doppelhertz Magnesium + Calcium for children under 12 years of age, as well as for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Instructions for use

The drug is taken once a day. The tablet must be swallowed without chewing and washed down with water. It is best to do this in the first half of the day during meals. The course of treatment is 2 months. If necessary, after a month's break, you can take Calcium + Magnesium Doppelgerz again.

Vitamin C is a huge helper to our immune system in maintaining the body's defenses. Of great importance is the question of which foods contain the most vitamin C, since it is not synthesized independently.

In addition to stimulating the immune system, ascorbic acid performs other important functions that have a positive effect on the body:

• Normalizes capillary permeability and participates in the regulation of hematopoietic processes;
• Takes part in the synthesis of collagen, normalizing the growth of tissues and bones of the body;
• Has a beneficial effect on the endocrine and nervous system;
• It has antioxidant properties, preventing oxidative processes in the body.

Which foods contain the most vitamin C (per 100 grams of product)?

In addition to the above, “ascorbic acid” is also found in strawberries, strawberries, cherries, citrus fruits, cabbage of all types, potatoes, beef liver, lingonberries, etc.

Having found out which foods contain the most vitamin C, you should learn how to consume them correctly and prepare them in such a way as to preserve its content as much as possible. To get the maximum benefit from rosehip decoction, it must be filled not with boiling water, but with water no more than 80 degrees, cover with a lid and leave for 2-3 hours.

Vitamin C contained in apples can be destroyed when the fruit is damaged or damaged. Therefore, the compote should be cooked without cutting the fruit into pieces for a maximum of 5 minutes. When baking apples in the oven, the ascorbinase enzyme is destroyed, and the necessary acid is preserved; accordingly, this method of eating fruit will bring maximum benefits. Fruits and vegetables with plenty of vitamin C that can be eaten raw are best consumed in this form.

You can get the maximum benefit from kiwi by eating it along with the peel, which acts as fiber - it is not absorbed by the body and removes all rotting products from it. Potatoes are also best cooked with their skins on – baked or boiled. For all products that require heat treatment, the general recommendation applies - you need to cook for a minimum amount of time with the lid tightly closed. It should be noted that during long-term storage of fruits and vegetables, ascorbic acid is destroyed, so you should not stock up on them for future use.

Knowing which foods contain the most vitamin C, it is worth analyzing your daily diet and, if necessary, adding the most healthy foods containing vitamin C to it at the rate of 90 mg and 75 mg per day for adult men and women, respectively.

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Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a water-soluble substance. Another name for the vitamin is ascorbic acid. It performs important functions in the human body: strengthens the immune system, heals wounds, forms red blood cells, participates in the formation of collagen, and helps to absorb iron obtained from plant products. Without vitamin C, the formation of new cells that make up organs and systems is impossible. In addition, ascorbic acid is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from damage.

Scientist S.S. first discovered ascorbic acid in lemon juice. Zilva in the first third of the twentieth century. Vitamin C is usually present in foods as compounds with other microelements, but the scientist managed to obtain it in its pure form.

Ascorbic acid comes in several forms in the human body.

1. Ascorbigen is a plant form of the vitamin. In this form, the substance is in connection with DNA nucleic acids, proteins and flavonoids.
2. Dehydroascorbic acid is a form of the vitamin that has undergone oxidation. This is a reserve reserve of the body, since this form of the vitamin can be restored to ascorbigen or L-ascorbic acid.
3. L-ascorbic acid is a reduced form of the vitamin. It has the most pronounced vitamin activity among other forms of the substance.

Ascorbic acid is very strongly destroyed when exposed to high temperatures. Therefore, after cooking (steaming, baking, stewing, frying, boiling), a minimal amount of vitamin C remains in the dish. Therefore, it is worth consuming foods without heat treatment, if possible.

This substance cannot be synthesized independently in the human body. That's why it's so important to get it in the right amount from foods. But most animals can synthesize the vitamin from glucose.

Ascorbic acid cannot accumulate in the body, so it is impossible to eat “for future use” foods with a high concentration of vitamin C. Very quickly, all excess substances will be excreted through urine and feces. For this reason, the microelement must enter the human body every day.

Beneficial properties of vitamin C

• Helps accelerate the formation of collagen, the main protein in connective tissues that provides elasticity to various tissues of the body and skin.
• Helps to form catecholamines (hormones adrenaline, serotonin, norepinephrine) and steroids (testosterone, estrogens, etc.).
• Known for its detoxifying effect (stops the absorption of toxic substances into the body and removes them out).
• Regulates the normal functioning of the liver and pancreas.
• Takes part in tissue respiration.
• It is an antioxidant: it protects nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, cell membrane phospholipids, fat-soluble microelements and vitamins from the harmful effects of oxygen.
• Helps the body absorb iron and folic acid.
• Strengthens the immune system.
• Ensures normal blood clotting.
• Normalizes the permeability of capillary walls.
• Participates in the formation of red blood cells.
• Has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect.
• Accelerates wound healing and restores tissue structure after damage.

Since ascorbic acid simultaneously helps the production of adrenaline, norepinephrine, and also protects the body from toxic and harmful substances, it is used as a protective agent during times of strong feelings, depression and stress. Vitamin C, thanks to the activation of adrenaline, helps a person to be resilient, speeds up the body's reaction, and makes it stronger. But adrenaline speeds up metabolism, thereby promoting the accumulation of harmful substances in tissues. At this point, the vitamin will help remove these toxic substances.

Along with ascorbic acid, it is useful to consume foods containing calcium or iron, since vitamin C helps them be better absorbed. And ascorbic acid removes substances such as mercury, copper, and lead from the body.

Since vitamin C is an antioxidant, it is able to block the oxidation of cholesterol and lipoproteins, which helps stop progressive atherosclerosis or prevent its occurrence and development.

It is indispensable for the normal functioning of the brain and adrenal glands, since ascorbic acid is involved in the formation of serotonin, tyrosine and phenylalanine, which these organs need.

Thanks to ascorbic acid, the body can accumulate glucose, which the body will need in case of hunger, stress and other emergencies.

This microelement also eliminates the harmful effects of nitrosamines, which helps prevent stomach and intestinal cancer. Recently, a lot of research has been carried out to prove that the preventive use of vitamin C can prevent the occurrence of cancer.

What does vitamin C contain?

This vitamin is found in many foods of plant and animal origin. But it is important not only to know where vitamin C is found, but also to take it correctly to obtain maximum benefits. This element can only be preserved if the product is consumed raw or after minimal heat treatment and proper storage (away from the sun and heat).

Vitamin C content in plant foods

Vitamin C is found in almost any product of plant origin:

• berries (watermelon, blueberries, currants, raspberries, lingonberries, rose hips, strawberries, rowan);
• fruits (apples, citrus fruits, persimmons, apricots, bananas, grapes);
• vegetables (greens, cabbage of all varieties, broccoli, leafy vegetables, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, zucchini, green onions, radishes, carrots, radishes.

Most of all this microelement is found in dried rose hips, freshly picked rose hips, banana, juniper, red sweet pepper, sea buckthorn, green sweet pepper, kiwi, black currant, honeysuckle, parsley.

Animal Source of Vitamin C

Ascorbic acid is found in the milk of goats, mares, and cows.

Daily value of vitamin C

Some scientists believe that a person needs this vitamin in small quantities every day, while others are sure that a person should take an increased dose of such a useful element.

Norm for women and men

The World Health Organization believes that men and women need the same dose of vitamin C - 60 to 100 mg per day. The maximum you can take is 700 mg per day. If a woman is pregnant or breastfeeding, she should take at least 70 mg of vitamin C per day.

Vitamin C norm for children

From birth to six months, a child needs from 30 to 40 mg daily, children under one year old - 40-50 mg per day, from one year to fifteen years - 50-60 mg per day.

True, many experts in the field of vitamins believe that this amount of vitamin C is not enough for the body to function normally and prevent disease, so they suggest that adults take 100 to 200 mg of the microelement per day. Then all tissues and cells will be able to receive the required amount of vitamin, and the excess will still be removed from the body by the excretory system.

It should also be remembered that if a person is sick with something, he has stress or fever, he uses drugs, alcohol, or smokes, then his need for vitamin C increases by 2-4 times.

Vitamin C deficiency

Symptoms

Ascorbic acid deficiency can be expressed in two forms - hypovitaminosis and vitamin deficiency. True, these two conditions may be different stages of the same process of deterioration of the patient's condition. They develop when there is insufficient intake of foods with vitamin C into the body. First, hypovitaminosis appears, and if for six months the patient has not changed his diet or taken additional vitamins, vitamin deficiency begins.

Hypovitaminosis can last for years. A person consumes foods containing ascorbic acid, but in small quantities, insufficient to obtain the daily requirement of the substance. As a result, the body always lacks the vitamin. Several signs appear that can be confused with symptoms of a cold, fatigue after a hard day at work, stress, and poor nutrition. Hypovitaminosis develops when a person eats little or does not eat fresh fruits and vegetables, berries, or prefers not raw food, but only cooked food.

Vitamin deficiency begins when a person receives almost no of this substance from foods. Signs of vitamin deficiency will not appear soon, but gradually, since first the body will use those microelements that are in organs and tissues. When there is no vitamin C left in the tissues, then scurvy manifests itself clearly - a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C. This entire process will take from four to six months.

Vitamin C deficiency can be recognized by the following symptoms:

• gums bleed;
• the gum papillae swell;
• teeth become loose and fall out;
• even with minor injuries, bruises immediately appear;
• a hemorrhagic rash appears;
• dry, rough areas appear on the skin, on which there are small dense nodules with a red rim (hyperkeratosis);
• frequent bleeding from the nose or genitals;
• internal hemorrhages;
• slow healing wounds;
• frequent acute respiratory viral infections, acute respiratory infections;
• anemia;
• constant low temperature;
• bluish dry lips;
• severe hair loss;
• fatigue, drowsiness, lethargy;
• irritability;
• low level of performance;
• state of stress;
• painful sensations in the joints;
• discomfort in different parts of the body.

In children with hypovitaminosis, their legs become crooked and their chest is deformed.

Excess Vitamin C

Too much vitamin C can cause the following conditions:

• termination of pregnancy;
• increased pressure;
• indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• abdominal pain;
• redness on the skin of the face;
• frequent urination;
• headache;
• restlessness, anxiety;
• sleep disorders;
• destruction of red blood cells (in some forms of disease);
• the appearance of kidney stones;
• decreased insulin production;
• irritation of the inner walls of the stomach (if you take the vitamin along with Aspirin);
• poisoning (if you take the vitamin together with tablets containing aluminum);
• lack of vitamin B12 (vitamin C prevents it from being absorbed).

Use of ascorbic acid for cosmetic purposes

Vitamin C for hair

Anti-hair loss products with vitamins have long proven themselves on the positive side and have only positive reviews. Vitamin C, when applied externally, will help hair shine, be smooth, soft and manageable. Vitamin C is also sold in pharmacies in the form of a pure solution in ampoules. This solution is suitable for the scalp and hair. It can be rubbed in either pure or after adding to shampoo, conditioner or hair masks. A five percent solution of ascorbic acid should be added 4 drops for every 5 ml of product. This product can be used to care for your hair every time you wash your hair.

A pure ascorbic acid solution is applied to the hair after a day or two and left for 25 minutes. Then it can be washed off with any shampoo. To make application easier, the liquid from the ampoule can be poured into a syringe and gently applied to the parting between the hair. The distance between the partings is about one and a half centimeters. Having completely wet one parting, you can move on to the next one. After treating the entire head, the hair should be combed with a medium comb - then the solution will be well distributed along the entire length of the hair. After this, you should wrap your head with a towel for half an hour and then rinse with shampoo.

Ascorbic acid for face

Almost any lotion, cream or face mask contains vitamin C. It can slow down the aging process of the skin, whitens it, eliminates pigmentation, accelerates wound healing and restores the skin. It also makes it more elastic and retains moisture, so the skin does not dry out. The skin will not look flabby and dull.

You can choose ready-made products with vitamins, or you can make them yourself. To do this, you will need ampoules with a five percent or ten percent vitamin solution. A five percent solution for the face is better. You can wipe the skin with a clean solution or add a few drops to the cream. It is best to apply the product to deeply cleansed skin.

It is easier to wipe your face with a clean solution once a week before going to bed for 10 days. After this, the procedures can be resumed after 1 - 1.5 months.

The effects of vitamins are amazing. The skin will become lighter, softer, moisturized, and elastic. A healthy complexion and glow will appear.

Once a week you can add the vitamin to any facial product. This way you can use ascorbic acid for a very long time.

Types of release of the drug with ascorbic acid

Vitamin C preparations come in two types:

• biologically active food supplements containing vitamin C;
• medications with ascorbic acid.

Biological supplements are intended for prevention only. They can be taken by healthy people. Medicines can only be prescribed by a doctor. They are drunk during the complex treatment of the disease or for prevention.

All products with ascorbic acid can be found in pharmacies in the following forms:

• solution for injection (“Ascorbic acid”, “Vitamin C-injectopas”, “Ascorbic acid bufus”, “Ascorbic acid Vial”);
• dragees (“Setebe 500”, “Cevicap” (drops), “Ascorbic acid UBF”);
• chewable tablets (“Asvitol”, “Vitamin C 500”, “Rostvit”, “Ascorbic acid”) for oral administration (orally);
• effervescent drug in the form of tablets (“Additiva Vitamin C”, “Ascovit”, “Vitamin C”, “Celascon Vitamin C”, “Citravit”);
• powder for preparing a suspension (taken orally) (“Ascorbic acid”, “Vitamin C”).

Good afternoon, dear readers. We have all heard about the benefits of vitamins since childhood, but we rarely think about what these substances are and why we need to constantly replenish their reserves. Today I propose to understand what vitamin C contains and what role it plays in the body.

The human body is a clear and well-functioning system in which everything is interconnected. The slightest failure can lead to a “breakdown”, that is, a serious illness. Many people have heard the story of how English sailors died en masse from scurvy because their diet was limited to wine and corned beef. This is one of the most famous examples of the consequences of a lack of ascorbic acid.

How was ascorbic acid discovered?

People knew about the beneficial properties of sour vegetables and fruits long before the discovery of vitamin C. Sailors, forced to stay off land for a long time and eat canned food, took lemons with them on their hikes, the consumption of which served as an excellent prevention of scurvy.

The pure substance was isolated by the American chemist and biologist of Hungarian origin, Albert Szent-Györgyi. This event happened almost a century ago, in 1928.

It is curious that the name “ascorbic acid” is literally translated from Latin as “anti-scurvy.” An organic compound with the formula C6H8O6 has several isomers, but only one of them has biological activity, namely L- ascorbic acid.

Why do we need vitamin C?

All useful substances and microelements vital for humans perform some function in our body. Thus, ascorbic acid is involved in the process of collagen synthesis, which is responsible for the elasticity of the skin and ligaments.

In addition, vitamin C protects the body from free radicals, along with two other antioxidants, retinol and tocopherol. This “trinity” is also called vitamins of youth, since they slow down the aging process.

Ascorbic acid supports the body's immunity, helps overcome interseasonal depression and serves as a prevention of colds and viral diseases. Removes salts of heavy metals, participates in hematopoiesis.

Some scientists, for example Linus Pauling, also endow the substance with antitumor properties, believing that the isomer prevents the growth of tumors.

External use of vitamin C in cosmetics or homemade masks helps fight fine wrinkles and age spots on the face.

Daily intake of the substance

In order for the use of vitamins to bring only benefits, you need to know how much of the substance the body really needs. The human body's need for ascorbic acid depends on age.

For children under three years of age, 30 ml is enough. Older children will need about 40 mg, and teenagers need to consume 45-55 mg of the vitamin per day. The norm for an adult is approximately 75 mg.

Experts strongly advise smokers to increase this dosage by 25-30%, since nicotine destroys some of the beneficial substances supplied with food. For tobacco lovers, vitamin C is especially important, since the isomer somehow neutralizes the negative effects of addiction.

How does vitamin deficiency manifest itself?

Insufficient consumption of foods containing ascorbic acid leads to rapid fatigue, absent-mindedness, and memory impairment. A person becomes lethargic, shortness of breath appears with little physical exertion, and the body’s resistance to various forms of infections weakens. And these are only external manifestations.

Since it is this isomer that is responsible for capillary permeability, its deficiency can result in the development of hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Without vitamin C, the body does not absorb iron and calcium well, and this is fraught with anemia, disruption of the cardiovascular system, and excess weight gain.

What foods contain ascorbic acid - table

Contrary to popular belief, vitamin C is not only found in sour-tasting foods. The substance is present in any vegetables, fruits and herbs, so the list of products will be quite impressive. It is generally accepted that citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes) contain the most ascorbic acid. However, this is not at all true.

Juicy tropical fruits are inferior in health even to ordinary parsley, which contains 173 mg of acid per 100 g of product. The table below shows that oranges and grapefruits are not ahead of even some varieties of cabbage in health.

Dried rose hips contain the largest amount of ascorbic acid. But in order for it to retain its unique beneficial properties, the product should be consumed without prior heat treatment.

It is best to prepare an infusion by pouring 80-90 degrees water over the berries overnight. You can add dried fruits to fruit salads or sweet desserts by first grinding or chopping them with a knife.

Bell pepper

Many people are sure that if exotic fruits are not available to them, then there is no need to talk about proper nutrition. In fact, the same vitamin C can be obtained in large quantities from sweet peppers, known to us as bell peppers. Red varieties contain double the adult norm (190 mg).

They also contain retinol, which is an antioxidant and is very beneficial for vision. Green peppers are not as rich in ascorbic acid, there is only 120 mg of it, but this is still more than in grapefruit or lemon.

Black currant

Just half a glass of berries provides the body with double the daily norm of ascorbic acid. Blackcurrants can be eaten fresh. Or prepare for future use by deep freezing, so that you can later prepare sauces for cereal porridges or add to fruit salads. Cooling allows you to preserve all the beneficial properties of the product.

But making compotes or jam from berries is an absolutely useless task. The use of such preparations will not bring any benefit, since long-term heat treatment will completely destroy ascorbic acid.

Cabbage of various varieties

Did you know that Brussels sprouts and regular cabbage contain 75 mg of vitamin C, which is slightly less than a grapefruit? By preparing a plate of light vegetable salad for lunch, you will provide the body with a daily dose of ascorbic acid and healthy fiber, with a low calorie content of the dish. Broccoli and kale contain even more beneficial substances (133 and 80 mg, respectively).

We don’t have to look long to find where ascorbic acid is found. If you ask what foods contain vitamin C, you will find on the list lettuce, spinach, dill, green and onions, which are familiar to every resident of the middle zone from childhood.

In addition to the beneficial ascorbic acid, greens contain B vitamins, which are necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system. Regular table horseradish contains almost a double dose of the vitamin, but it is better to eat it fresh, straight from the garden. After a few weeks of storage, the benefit of the vegetable decreases noticeably.

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Recent scientific studies of the effects of ascorbic acid have led scientists to conclude that the substance speeds up metabolism. Weight loss in this case occurs precisely by reducing the fat layer without affecting muscle tissue.

The utilization of fat cells occurs against the background of increased production of L-carnitine. The catalyst for the process is ascorbic acid. Using the information about what vitamin C contains, gleaned from this article, you can create a diet that promotes proper weight loss.

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