Children eat vitamin C has to promote growth and development, promote the absorption of trace elements, antioxidant, enhance resistance and other benefits, but should pay attention to the appropriate amount of supplementation.
1. Promote growth and development: Vitamin C is involved in the synthesis of collagen, carnitine, neurotransmitter mediators and other substances in the body, which are important components involved in cell synthesis, energy metabolism and nerve conduction, and appropriate supplementation of vitamin C helps to maintain the normal growth and development of the body.
2. Promote the absorption of trace elements: Vitamin C can enhance the intestinal absorption of iron, calcium and other trace elements, improve the utilization of calcium and iron in food.
3. Antioxidant: vitamin C is an important reducing agent in the body, can remove free radicals in the body to play the role of antioxidant, thus preventing many chronic diseases.
4. Enhance resistance: Vitamin C is also involved in the generation of antibodies in the body, which can improve children’s resistance and help prevent infections.
Although vitamin C has many benefits for children, but a large intake may cause uric acid urine, hemolysis, iron over-absorption and other consequences, so it is recommended to supplement in moderation under the guidance of a doctor.