Many white-collar workers and young people like to take vitamin C effervescent tablets to supplement vitamin C and prevent colds. Although effervescent tablets do have a certain effect in supplementing vitamin C, is it really good to do this for a long time? What are the side effects of vitamin C effervescent tablets?
Are there side effects of vitamin C effervescent tablets?
There are many types of effervescent tablets, and the most common and commonly used one is vitamin C effervescent tablets. For those who do not like fruits and vegetables and lack vitamin C, taking vitamin C effervescent tablets is a good way to supplement vitamin C. However, effervescent tablets are still considered medications, and the main reason for their side effects is long-term and excessive consumption.
Excessive intake of vitamin C is not recommended
We all know that vitamin C has the effects of anti-cancer, detoxification, and improving immunity. Many people want to find ways to supplement it, and vitamin C effervescent tablets are a good choice because they are convenient, simple, and easily absorbed. However, vitamin C cannot be supplemented in large quantities. Excessive intake of vitamin C not only does not improve the body's immunity, but also destroys lymphocytes, hinders phagocytosis of white blood cells, and weakens immunity.
Excessive use of vitamin C effervescent tablets can cause diarrhea
Effervescent tablets are mainly composed of citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and vitamin C. When they come into contact with water, they produce a large amount of carbon dioxide gas. Long-term consumption by the human body can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, leading to diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Long-term use can lead to dependence
Vitamin C effervescent tablets, aspirin effervescent tablets, etc., are targeted effervescent tablets. People who take them for a long time are prone to dependence. Those who like to drink vitamin C effervescent water will supplement a certain amount of vitamin C every day. Once they stop taking the tablets, they may experience vitamin C deficiency, weakening their immunity.
Continuous use of vitamin C effervescent tablets should not exceed 5 days
The effervescent tablets available on the market have a weight of no more than two grams per tablet. It is best not to take them continuously for more than 5 days. Taking around 2 grams of vitamin C effervescent tablets every day for a long time may cause leukemia once the medication is stopped.
Long-term use of vitamin C effervescent tablets can damage teeth
Vitamin C effervescent tablets contain acidic ingredients such as citric acid, which can damage teeth if consumed for a long time. Experts suggest rinsing the mouth with clean water after drinking vitamin C effervescent tablets to reduce the stimulation and damage of acidic substances to teeth.
