In this category you will find the best supplements of pure Vitamin C in tablets and powder, an essential micronutrient that is very important to combat oxidative stress and cellular aging.
In the form of Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Liposomal or other types, vitamin C plays multiple roles within our body.
In cases of specific deficiencies induced by malabsorption or incorrect eating habits, in conditions of increased physiological need induced by heavy physical exercise or in post traumatic / surgical states, supplementation with highly assimilable sources of vitamin C can certainly help to restore the normal abilities and well-being of our body.
Why take a vitamin C supplement
First, there is definitely the effect antioxidant, namely the ability to mitigate the harmful effects induced by the overproduction of free radicals. These are small, particularly reactive agents which, although the result of the physiological oxidative phenomena of our organism, must remain within certain limits in order not to cause damage to health.
The continuous exposure to agents that favor its production (see pollution, heavy metals, pesticides, psychophysical stress and more) creates, however, that condition known as oxidative stress.
As also confirmed by official science, oxidative stress is considered the main cause of premature aging of our cells with all the problems that follow. That is to say denaturation of functional elements such as DNA, proteins and membrane phospholipids, all essential for the maintenance of homeostatic equilibrium, as well as the potential appearance of neoplastic pathologies.
Note then the support for the normal efficiency of the immune system, that is the immunostimulating action of this important micronutrient. Together with other immunocoadjuvant compounds (support the natural capabilities of the immune defenses) such as Vitamin D3, Vitamins B, E as well as colostrum, lactoferrin and glutamine, Vitamin C is able to act as a "shield" and natural antimicrobial against viruses and bacteria.
Among the many properties of Vitamin C we must also highlight thenatural antihistamine effect and support to bone and connective tissue. The first consists in the ability of the micronutrient to mitigate the release of histamine, which is a compound of the organism widely released by mast cell cells in the presence of allergens present in the air on objects, clothing and food, which creates all the most important allergic manifestations (rhinitis , allergic asthma)
Finally, the support to the density of the bone tissue through a better deposition of calcium in said structures and the role of vitamin C in collagen synthesis, an important structural protein present in the cartilages, real "gelatinous pads" that prevent the bones from rubbing together.
How to take Pure Vitamin C supplements
Whether in tablets, powders or liquids, the daily dose recommended by the Italian Ministry of Health and EFSA is always 1g. Dosage that can be divided into one or more daily intakes (usually 2-3), always on a full stomach.
Some studies have shown how daily intakes of 3 or more grams (usually up to a maximum of 10g) of this micronutrient can stimulate the immune response while providing better cellular protection from free radicals. However, without validated scientific evidence, it is indicated take the doses indicated by the Health Authorities in order not to experience side effects, almost all of the gastrointestinal type.
Vitamin C supplements, in the form of ascorbic acid or calcium ascorbate, in fact, should be taken under medical supervision by those suffering from gastritis and reflux.
Furthermore, in subjects suffering from renal and / or hepatic pathology, the intake of ascorbic acid or similar unless after receiving a positive opinion from the doctor.
