The doctor pointed out the benefits of vitamin C in strengthening the immune system

Doctor Ekaterina Dmitrenko told how vitamin C strengthens the immune system during the cold season.

In conversation with the agency RuNews24.ru On Monday, November 24, she reminded that a person cannot synthesize vitamin C, so it is important to get it regularly with food or supplements. She noted that the vitamin strengthens the protective functions of the body, supports the work of immune cells, acts as an antioxidant and helps in tissue regeneration. According to her, the deficiency is especially common among smokers, people with low consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits, the elderly and patients with chronic diseases.

The doctor named citrus fruits, kiwis, strawberries, rosehips, bell peppers, broccoli and greens as the best sources of vitamin C, adding that heat treatment reduces the vitamin content. If the diet does not cover the needs, she recommended considering supplements, including natural extracts and liposomal forms, but choosing them from trusted manufacturers.

Dmitrenko stressed that there are upper limits for vitamin intake for different ages and you should not exceed them without consulting a specialist because of the risk of side effects. She stressed that proper nutrition should remain the main source of vitamin C, and supplements can be useful for people at risk, but it is advisable to coordinate the dosage with a doctor.

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On November 17, Ekaterina Dmitrenko explained how foods can help lift your mood. She noted that magnesium plays a key role in the absorption of vitamin D, especially in the autumn-winter period, when its levels decrease in most people.

On November 14, nutritionist and nutritionist Sofya Kovanova reminded that eating oranges should be moderate. According to her, despite the fact that oranges contain beta-carotene, folic and ascorbic acids, B vitamins and many minerals, their excessive and uncontrolled consumption may be undesirable. 360.ru .

In September, virologist Georgy Vikulov, in an interview with the National Health Service, stated that immunoprophylaxis of other infections reduces susceptibility to acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. According to Vikulov, proper nutrition and personal hygiene rules are also important for maintaining immunity.

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