04:51 PM Saturday 16 December 2023
Written by: Hoda Abdel Nasser:
Some women suffer from rapid menstruation, and this often occurs as a result of exposure to many causes that women are unaware of, which requires careful follow-up with a specialist doctor.
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In the following report, Al-Consulto reviews the effect of vitamin C on the menstrual cycle, according to the “verywellhealth” website.
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Benefits of vitamin C during menstruation
Vitamin C is one of the most essential vitamins for a healthy body, as it provides many health benefits during the menstrual cycle, including:
– Reducing the feeling of pain during the menstrual cycle.
– Increased absorption of iron from the body after loss during menstruation.
– Strengthening blood vessels and capillaries.
– Strengthening the woman’s reproductive system.
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Does vitamin C speed up menstruation?
The results of some research have confirmed that there is no clear scientific evidence that excessive intake of vitamin C increases the speed of menstruation, but there are some results that indicate that vitamin C may increase estrogen levels and reduce progesterone levels, in addition to that. You should be careful before starting to take it without consulting a specialist doctor.
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Other benefits of vitamin C
Vitamin C can increase the provision of other health benefits to a woman’s body, but this is done after consulting a specialist doctor, as it is evident in:
– Promoting immune system health.
– Protecting the body’s cells from damage.
– Improve iron absorption.
– Improve mood.
– Increase collagen production.
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Side effects of too much vitamin C
There are some side effects that occur to women as a result of excessive intake of vitamin C, which are evident in:
– Stomach upset.
– Headache.
– Dizziness.
– Diarrhea.
2023-12-16 14:56:56
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