Sammlung: Vitamin C for Immune System

What is Vitamin C for immune system?

A strong and healthy immune system protects people from viruses, colds and diseases. Taking care of and strengthening your immune system is especially important for people living in the Nordic countries. Vitamin C is a world-famous and the best-known immune booster.

Benefits of vitamin C for immune system

Vitamin C helps to strengthen the immune system and thus protects the body against viral diseases and bacteria. In addition, vitamin C helps reduce fatigue and improve mood. Due to vitamin C deficiency, a person can develop various symptoms and diseases, such as joint and muscle pain, dry skin, anemia, fatigue, bleeding gums, and general malaise.

Uses of vitamin C to boost immunity

Adequate amounts of vitamin C are important for all people. If the required amount of vitamin C cannot be obtained from food, a food supplement should be used. Vitamin C is found in fresh fruits and vegetables. After heating, the vitamin C in foods is destroyed.

Vitamin C intake should be especially monitored by smokers, people with iron deficiency and hyperthyroidism. Vitamin C requirements are also higher than usual in people with protein deficiency and in those who have recently had surgery.

Vitamin C side effects and overdose

Excessive intake of vitamin C can cause nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Prolonged overdose can also damage the kidneys and promote the formation of kidney stones.

Where can buy Vitamin C in Estonia?

In Estonia, vitamin C can be purchased from our e-shop fits.ee. Vitamin C is also sold in FITS Tallinn stores located at Haabersti 1, Tallinn (E-R 10-20; L: 10-15) and Linnamäe tee 3, Tallinn (E-R 10-20; L: 10-15). The stores are located in shopping malls next to the checkouts.