Ascorbic Acid

• Side Effects Of Ascorbic Acid Supplement

• How To Use Ascorbic Acid?

• Precautions

• Take Away

An ascorbic acid is a natural form of vitamin C. It is very essential for our bodies to make the substance called collagen which is very essential for the health and repair of your skin effectively, teeth, bones, and cartilage. 

We get the required quantity of vitamin C from the food we eat, particularly from fruits and vegetables. A lack of this vitamin C in our diet for over a period of time can lead us to the situation called scurvy, although this is rare in India. 

Some of the symptoms of scurvy include bruising, bleeding from the gums, and severe muscle and joint pain. It has also been found in various studies that an improper diet that lacks vitamin C may cause slow wound healing and problems arise when your body fights infection, although this lacks sufficient data to support this. 

So to treat the ascorbic acid deficiency there are many supplements of vitamin C available in the market in the form of powder or ascorbic acid tablets or you can choose to include vitamin C rich foods.

Ascorbic acid is majorly used in a number of vitamin preparations and also in various remedies of cough and cold that are majorly available in the market.

Ascorbic Acid tablets are very common as an over the counter and prescription medicine that is effectively used to treat the symptoms of Ascorbic Acid Deficiency known by the name of Scurvy, in urinary acidification and also as a great nutritional supplement. Ascorbic Acid is safe to be used alone or in combination with other medications.

Side Effects Of Ascorbic Acid Supplement

Some of the major side effects of ascorbic acid use as a supplement are:

• Nausea,
• Heartburn
• Vomiting
• Stomach cramps, and
• Headache

You should seek professional help as soon as you notice any of the above side effects.

Some of the other side effects of ascorbic acid use include:

• Dizziness
• Injection site soreness, and
• Faintness, and

How To Use Ascorbic Acid?

Take vitamin C by the mouth with or without the food, which is usually 1 to 2 times daily. Follow all the given directions on the product package, or follow the doctor's directions.

In case you are taking the vitamin C extended-release capsules, you should swallow them whole. Never crush or chew the extended-release capsules or the tablets. Because if you chew the vitamin C tablet then it can release all of the drugs at once, which can increase the risk of many side effects. 

Also, you should not use the extended-release vitamin C tablets unless these tablets mention the scoreline and your pharmacist or doctor tells you to do so.

But if you are taking the chewable vitamin c tablet then chew them thoroughly and then swallow them as a whole. And if you are taking the vitamin c in lozenges form then place those lozenges in your mouth and allow them to dissolve slowly.

If vitamin c is in powder form, then mix it properly in the proper amount of liquid and stir it well unless it dissolves completely. Take all of the mixtures right away. And if it is in liquid form then carefully measure the dose by using a special measuring spoon. Avoid using the household spoon because it may lead to the incorrect dose.

Use vitamin c regularly to get the full benefit out of it. To help you to remember its intake, take it at the same time of the day.

In case you have any serious medical condition then immediately seek professional medical help.

Vitamin C is also used for many skin lightening qualities in the form of vitamin c serum to remove the dark spots & help in minimising the hyperpigmentation of the skin. This Vitamin C serum for the face can suppress the process of melanin pigment formation to  make

• A balanced skin tone
• Reduce the appearance of dark spots
• Acne scars
• Sun damage,
• Pimples, and
• Hyperpigmentation.

Side Effects:

• Diarrhoea,
• Nausea,
• Vomiting,
• Abdominal cramps,
• Heartburn may occur.

In case of such the above-mentioned side, you should consult your doctor immediately to benefit from his experience.

However, a serious allergic reaction to the use of this drug is very rare. However, in case you notice anything of serious skin concern like rash, swelling, trouble breathing or itching seek immediate medical attention.

Precautions

Before taking the ascorbic acid, do tell your doctor if you have any kind of allergy because by telling your medical history you can save yourself with a bundle of trouble you could encounter, especially kidney disease like kidney stones.

During pregnancy also taking vitamin c tablets is very much safe when taken in recommended doses. Because higher doses can lead to trouble for the mother as well as for the unborn.

Take Away

As you know vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that can be fulfilled from your diet or by the use of supplements.

Taking vitamin C leads your body towards multiple health benefits. Some of such health benefits include

• Boosting your antioxidant levels,
• Lowering the blood pressure,
• Protection against the gout attacks,
• Improving your body's iron absorption,
• Boosting your immunity, and
• Reducing heart disease and dementia risk.