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Ascorbic acid and vitamin C

Vitamin C is an essential vitamin found in many different foods. But what exactly is ascorbic acid, and which form is suitable for a low-histamine diet? Find out more in this blog post.

What is the difference between ascorbic acid and vitamin C?

People often talk about vitamin C, and then again about ascorbic acid. This can be very confusing. What does this mean for us? Are vitamin C and ascorbic acid the same substance and therefore have the same effect? ​​We'll explain.

What is Vitamin C?

Vitamin C is a A water-soluble vitamin that cannot be stored by the body. It is essential for vital functions in the human body Vitamin C is partly responsible for this. Therefore, we must consume it daily to avoid a deficiency. Vitamin C is found in many plant-based foods. especially in fruits and vegetables Vitamin C is contained in various substances. It is available in small amounts and high doses in dietary supplements. Vitamin C tablets and capsules are available, as well as powdered fruits and vegetables as sources of vitamin C.

  • Contributes to the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical activity.
  • Contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
  • contributes to normal collagen formation for normal bone function.
  • contributes to normal collagen formation for normal cartilage function.
  • Contributes to normal collagen formation for normal gum function.
  • Contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of the skin.
  • contributes to normal collagen formation for normal tooth function.
  • contributes to normal energy metabolism.
  • contributes to the normal function of the nervous system.
  • contributes to normal psychological function.
  • contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
  • It helps to protect cells from oxidative stress.
  • Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
  • Contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
  • increases iron absorption.

What is ascorbic acid?

Ascorbic acid should not be confused with citric acid. This organic acid is water-soluble, crystalline, and odorless and colorless. Its extremely high acidity is particularly striking. sour taste . The chemical name for vitamin C is L-(+)Ascorbic acid . This is derived from the term "anti-scurvy acid." The name arose because observations showed that the sailors' disease scurvy manifested itself in cases of vitamin C deficiency. "Ascorbin" can therefore be translated as "without scurvy."

Ascorbic acid and its uses

Ascorbic acid is mainly used as antioxidant D-ascorbic acid is used to preserve food and enhance its color intensity. For example, it is added to cooked sausages and meat to intensify the red color, make the product last longer, and make it appear more appetizing. This is indicated on the packaging. Preservative or ascorbic acid derivative as E 300, E 301, E 302 or E 304.

In naturally cloudy apple juice, ascorbic acid reduces the quinones it contains, making the juice lighter in color. It is also used in fats to prevent rancidity, in flour to increase dough volume, and in... Pharmaceutical sector Ascorbic acid is used to stabilize products. It is also used in home cooking. The substance is declared as vitamin C powder. prevents freshly cut fruit from turning brown .

Sea buckthorn

Is there a difference between ascorbic acid and vitamin C?

Ascorbic acid can only be in the active form L-ascorbic acid or in another biologically active form are metabolized . This includes, among other things, dehydroascorbic acid (DHA). Our bodies cannot access isoascorbic acid or D-ascorbic acid, however. Vitamin C is technically an ascorbic acid, but not all ascorbic acid is vitamin C. While ascorbic acid is not harmful, as is often assumed, it does have a lower bioavailability than pure vitamin C.

Especially in cases of histamine intolerance, the Taking vitamin C as a dietary supplement is recommended. Our low-histamine dietary supplements contain a form of vitamin C from the Acerola cherry . Acerola is rich in polyphenols and bioflavonoids, resulting in a balanced ratio of plant compounds. Just one lozenge of ours DextroFit This will cover your daily vitamin C requirement. Our other dietary supplements also contain other essential nutrients in addition to vitamin C:

  • BalanceFit : with, among other things, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, copper, selenium, zinc & quercetin
  • KumaFit : with turmeric and quercetin
  • MetaFit: with milk thistle powder, dandelion root powder and coriander powder & choline
  • Bio BioticFit : with organic pumpkin seed protein and selected low-histamine microorganisms
  • MucosaFit : with, among other things, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin D, niacin and biotin
  • Bio 1mmunFit : with, among other things, Moringa, Reishi, Black Cumin, Turmeric, Ashwagandha and Cranberry

Vitamin C: Requirements and foods

The daily Your daily vitamin C requirement depends on your age and gender . Up to the age of four, the human body needs 10 mg of vitamin C per day. For 13- to 15-year-olds, this is around 85 mg daily. Males aged 15 to 19 need 105 mg of vitamin C, while the requirement for female adolescents is 90 mg per day. Adult men need 110 mg, and adult women 95 mg daily. The requirement for pregnant and breastfeeding women is higher, at 105 and 125 mg of vitamin C per day, respectively. For smokers, the requirement increases to 135 mg for women and 155 mg for men. low-histamine foods You can meet your vitamin C needs:

  • currants
  • Acerola cherry
  • broccoli
  • paprika
  • pointed cabbage
  • Parsley
  • Sea buckthorn
  • paprika


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