Hello Question I Have Taken One 500 Ml Vitamin C

Posted on Mon, 4 May 2020

Question: Hello question I have taken one 500 ml vitamin c but I ate my cereal and milk with it tonight is that ok ti eat with ur as I have a sensitive stomach

Answered by Dr. AJEET SINGH (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid Vitamin C with milk for better absorption

Detailed Answer:
Hi....
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I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX

I have gone through your query and here is my opinion.

Vitamin C is also called as Ascorbic acid and it's PH is mildly acidic.
Due to this,it is harder to digest Vitamin C for the people with sensitive stomach.
Calcium content of milk makes it harder as there is formation of compound Calcium ascorbate.

Taking Vitamin C and milk (or other calcium containing food stuffs,medications and antacids) also makes the absorption of iron content erratic.

I would advise you to take vitamin C in the morning,atleast 30 days prior to the meals or milk.

Hope that I have answered your query.

Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards.

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