Vitamin C for boosting immunity: beneficial effects and adverse effects

Abstract

Introduction: Vitamin C has been used by the population for a long time. Due to all these already known benefits, the intake of vitamin C has become a daily habit for many people during the new coronavirus pandemic. Objective: To describe the benefits of consuming vitamin C and its adverse effects when ingested in excessive doses and without adequate pharmaceutical guidance. Methodology: this is a Literature Review with a qualitative and descriptive approach. The bibliographic search was carried out on academic sites, Pubmed, Scielo and international journals. All articles used in the construction of this work will have a maximum of 05 years of publication, works published during the years 2018 to 2022. Results: The search for vitamin C aims to prevent diseases and fight various types of infections, in addition to acting in the absorption of iron, reduce the level of triglycerides and cholesterol, in addition to strengthening the immune system. Conclusion: the consumption of vitamin C should be done in a rational way and with correct dosages, under the guidance of the pharmacist, guiding as to possible adverse effects and their importance for the immune system.