Medicines

As an antioxidant, metabolic, and redox-regulating agent, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) increases the body’s adaptive capacity and enhances its resistance to infections. It participates in the redox regulation, the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, pigments and cholesterol, the synthesis of steroid hormones and catecholamines, as well as the blood coagulation.

The recommended daily intake of ascorbic acid is 70–100 mg in adults, 100–120 mg in pregnant and breastfeeding women, and 30–70 mg in children depending on age.

Zinc is a structural component of biological membranes, cellular receptors, proteins, which can be found in more than 200 enzymatic systems. It participates in immune and antioxidant protection reactions, haematogenesis, synthesis of amino acids, as well as preservation and transfer of genetic information. Being a component of the protein that carries retinol, zinc, along with vitamin A and vitamin C, prevents the immunodeficiency by stimulating the synthesis of antibodies and having antiviral action.

The recommended daily intake of zinc is 15 mg.