Vitamin C, Endurance Enhancer for Pregnant Women

Although it seems simple and easy to get, vitamin C or immune system vitamins are often forgotten by expectant mothers. With the positive effects obtained from vitamin C, it is hoped that your pregnancy will be more optimal. However, keep in mind that there is a maximum dose threshold that must be considered, as well as whether the mother-to-be has a history of gastric pain.

Maintaining intake and meeting nutritional needs during pregnancy is very important. The nutrition that you need consists of carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals and vitamins. Vitamins are needed for the mother and the growth and development of the little one who is currently in the womb. In conditions of pregnancy, the need for vitamins will also increase. One of these important immune vitamins is vitamin C. This vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid, which is a water-soluble vitamin. This vitamin is not formed in the body, so it must be obtained from supplements or food.

Vitamin C has several benefits, such as:

Increase the mother's immune system: Vitamin C can increase the body's defense system and the formation of antibodies in the body. Thus, vitamin C can reduce the risk of bacterial and viral infections. This is important to note by mothers, because generally there is a decrease in body resistance during pregnancy. One of the infectious diseases that pregnant women often experience is coughs and colds. There is research that vitamin C can reduce the risk of coughs and colds by up to 50% in people who do strenuous activities, such as athletes and soldiers. The study also showed that regular use of vitamin C supplements can reduce the duration of influenza by 8%. Other studies have also stated that vitamin C can reduce asthma that is triggered by daily activities.

Repair cells and tissues: Vitamin C increases the collagen formation process in Mother and Little One. Thus, vitamin C is needed for the growth and development of your little one's skin, bones, connective tissue and cartilage.

Avoid mental development disorders: Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can protect your little one from mental development disorders. 1

Absorb iron (Fe): Vitamin C plays an important role in helping the absorption of iron from food. Iron works to increase hemoglobin and prevent anemia. Therefore, it is advisable to combine foods that contain iron with foods that contain vitamin C.

Prevent fetal alcohol syndrome: From a study, vitamin C is said to prevent damage to embryos (fetuses) exposed to alcohol.

Did you know?

"Lack of vitamin C can result in a long healing time, easy bruising, and anemia."

If the body is deficient in vitamin C, symptoms can occur in the form of wounds that are difficult to heal, easy bruising, hair loss, susceptibility to viral infections (fever, body aches, cough, or runny nose), canker sores, and others.

The need for vitamin C for pregnant women is 85 mg / day, with a maximum dose of 2000 mg / day. The recommended dosage to prevent the occurrence of diseases as mentioned above is 500-1000mg / day. You can get vitamin C from foods in the form of oranges, strawberries, papaya, guava, kiwi, tomatoes, broccoli, and others. These foods should be eaten unprocessed, or not cooked for too long, as this can damage the vitamin C content in them.

If vitamin C is taken with supplements, it is advisable not to use too high a dose. Ensure that the vitamin C dose from food and supplements is still below 2000mg / day. Vitamin C supplements are relatively safe, because the body will get rid of excessive doses of the vitamin. However, high doses (more than 2000mg / day) can cause diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, or bloating. In addition, there is controversy over the issue of vitamin C doses that are too high in pregnant women. There is some suspicion that too high a dose of vitamin C can lead to miscarriage or premature birth.

Now you don't need to be confused anymore about choosing good and useful immune vitamins for pregnant women. Mother always spirit during pregnancy! 

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