Ingredient information: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
What is vitamin C?
Ascorbic acid or vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin essential for many functions of our body.
What are the properties of vitamin C?
It plays a role as a coenzyme in several enzymatic reactions such as:
- oxygenases
- L-Carnitine synthesis
- the synthesis of catecholamines
- proline hydroxylation
It is also an antioxidant and a reducing agent involved in the intestinal absorption of iron (reduction of non-heme iron Fe3+ to Fe2+).
It is found mainly in vegetables and fruits.
Vitamin C deficiency is the cause of a disease well known among sailors of yesteryear: Scurvy.
The recommended intake for adults is 110mg/day.
What are the health claims of vitamin C?
EFSA authorises the use of health claims for products containing vitamin C.
They must provide a minimum of 12mg of vitamin C per 100g, 100ml or per serving.
Products meeting these criteria can claim to contribute to:
- to the normal formation of the collagen necessary for the normal functioning of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, skin, teeth and gums
- At metabolism normal energy
- to the normal functioning of the nervous system
- to normal mental functions
- to the normal functioning of the immune system
- to the reduction of fatigue
- to the regeneration of the vitamin E in its reduced form
- to the digestive absorption of iron
- to the protection of cells against free radicals
And what about Phytocea?
You can find vitamin C in ORetine .
ORetine is a nutraceutical food supplement for vision, extremely comprehensive, intended among other things to maintain visual function and to participate in the prevention of certain eye pathologies such as AMD or cataracts.
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What are the contraindications and side effects of vitamin C?
As with any use of food supplements, it is important to respect the recommended doses and to combine the intake of vitamin C with good lifestyle practices.
It is best to seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
At doses exceeding 1g/day, vitamin C is likely to cause:
- various digestive problems
- urinary problems (including urine discoloration)
Consumption of doses greater than 3g/day is contraindicated in people with G6PD deficiency.
