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Those who have purchased Vitamin C can find that there are various prices for Vitamin C on the market, ranging from 2 yuan to over 100 yuan. So, what are the differences between Vitamin C products at different price points?

What is the role of Vitamin C?

Vitamin C (Vitamin C) is also known as “ascorbic acid” and is an essential nutrient for the human body.A long-term deficiency of Vitamin C can lead to scurvy, causing symptoms such as gum bleeding, tooth loss, skin problems, and in severe cases, can be life-threatening.

According to survey data from our country, the average daily intake of Vitamin C for residents aged 65 and above is 71.8 mg, while adults aged 18 to 35 average 56.41 mg/day, whereas the recommended daily intake for health is 100 mg/day.

It can be seen thatmany people have insufficient Vitamin C intake, mainly due to inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables.Therefore, supplementing Vitamin C in moderation daily is beneficial.

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What are the differences between 2 yuan Vitamin C and 100 yuan Vitamin C??

The market has many Vitamin C products, some priced at two or three yuan per bottle, while those priced at two or three hundred yuan usually claim to be natural Vitamin C. So, what is the difference between natural Vitamin C and synthetic Vitamin C?

In fact, from the perspective of human supplementation of Vitamin C, there is no difference between natural Vitamin C and synthetic Vitamin C.

First, both have the same chemical structure, only differing in their source.Natural Vitamin C is extracted from food, while synthetic Vitamin C is manufactured using artificial synthesis methods, having the same components.

Synthetic Vitamin C:

The main components arevitamins and starch;

Natural Vitamin C:

The main components arevitamins, various additives, and sugar.

Secondly, both have the same effects.Vitamin C itself is a chemical substance; whether synthesized chemically or extracted from natural foods, as long as the structure is the same, the effects are the same.

Finally, in terms of price,synthetic Vitamin C is classified as a drug, marked with “OTC” and priced by the state; natural Vitamin C is classified as a health product, marked as a health product, and priced by the manufacturer, as long as food safety is guaranteed.

How to supplement Vitamin C?

① Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables contain the most Vitamin C. According to dietary guidelines, eating 500 grams of vegetables and 250 grams of fruits daily can provide sufficient Vitamin C. For example, vegetables like bell peppers, kale, pea shoots, cauliflower, and fruits like jujubes, winter jujubes, kiwis, hawthorns, and strawberries are all rich in Vitamin C, so it is advisable to consume more of them regularly.

Vegetables and fruits not only contain Vitamin C but also carotenoids, Vitamin E, B vitamins, iron, zinc, and various vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.Many nutritional studies have found that eating more fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.

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② Appropriately consume Vitamin C supplements

If you are concerned that the Vitamin C obtained from fruits and vegetables is insufficient, you can take 100-200 mg of Vitamin C supplements daily, but there is no need to take too much.

③ Moderate supplementation, do not exceed the limit

It is worth noting that whether it is natural Vitamin C or synthetic Vitamin C, taking more is not necessarily better; excessive intake is also detrimental to health.

Source: People’s Daily Science Popularization

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