Russia (bbabo.net), - Large doses of vitamin C can negatively affect the body. Andrey Lomonosov, an expert at the Healthnet National Technological Initiative, spoke about this, RT reports.

According to the scientist, the side effects of exceeding the dosage of the vitamin are especially dangerous for people with a predisposition to urolithiasis.

“Among them, disruption of the gastrointestinal tract, for example, heartburn. Also, the use of high doses of vitamin C for a long time contributes to the more rapid formation of kidney stones, which is important to know for people who are predisposed to this disease,” said Lomonosov.

In addition, the scientist noted that when taking vitamin C together with iron, excessive accumulation of iron in the body is possible.

As for the benefits of the vitamin in the treatment of coronavirus, there is no evidence that it exists. According to the expert, vitamin C can only help with colds.

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