April 4th - World Vitamin C Day

      The importance of ascorbic acid for human health is discussed by specialists from Rospotrebnadzor. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) performs important functions related to protecting the body and maintaining its normal functioning: it acts as a powerful antioxidant and participates in neutralizing free radicals, harmful substances for the body that are formed as a result of cell aging and under the influence of external factors (environmental pollution, smoking, solar radiation, etc.); it aids in the absorption of iron, especially from plant-based foods (vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes, etc.); it participates in the immune protection of the body against bacterial and viral infections; it promotes wound healing; it helps reduce fatigue and supports the normal functioning of the nervous system; it is involved in the regeneration of vitamin E and the formation of collagen—a substance that protects the skin, bones, blood vessels, cartilage, teeth, and gums. Vitamin C is not synthesized in the human body and is not stored in it, so it is necessary to maintain a healthy diet that includes vegetables and fruits daily. An adult needs about 90 mg of vitamin C per day, while children need between 30 to 90 mg depending on their age. More vitamin C is needed by: smokers, to compensate for oxidative stress associated with tobacco smoking; people with weakened health (fractures, infections, cancer treatment); athletes during intense physical exertion. It is important to remember: The main sources of vitamin C are plant products: rose hips, sweet peppers, currants, sea buckthorn, parsley, dill, Brussels sprouts, white cabbage, or cauliflower; potatoes, tomatoes, apples, pineapples, citrus fruits. Zucchini and cucumbers contain a special enzyme—ascorbate oxidase—that hinders the absorption of vitamin C, and heat treatment (for example, baking) inactivates this enzyme; Vitamin C breaks down at high temperatures; in the presence of oxygen, vitamin C losses are twice as high as when the product is cooked without access to oxygen (in a pressure cooker); The longer a product is boiled, the greater the loss of vitamin, so products should be added to already boiling water; In an alkaline environment, vitamin C breaks down faster than in an acidic one. When boiling vegetables, add a little vinegar. Vitamin C is well preserved during salting and pickling. Try not to use iron or copper cookware when cooking. Metal cookware contributes to the destruction of vitamin C. The best and most reliable way to get the required amount of vitamin C is to consume fresh vegetables and fruits! Based on materials from the "HEALTHY NUTRITION" website (https://здоровое-питание.рф)

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