A tremendous amount of work has been written about the benefits of vitamins, and it seems that talking about the importance of a balanced diet has already set the teeth on edge. But in practice, few understand how important vitamins are for the body, how they work, and most importantly, how to combine them correctly. This is especially true of routine - the main assistant of ascorbic and hyaluronic acid.
Vitamin P is a water-soluble vitamin obtained in 1936 by the Hungarian researcher Szent-Györgyi from lemon peel. The same scientist owns the discovery of vitamin C, for which he received the Nobel Prize. By now, biochemists have learned that vitamin P is a whole complex of bioflavonoids, numbering about 150 names, including catechin, betaine, tocopherol, quercetin, rutin (rutoside). Popularly, the terms "rutin" and "vitamin P" are often used interchangeably.
Like many nutrients, vitamin P breaks down when heated.
The letter P in the title is an abbreviation for the word "permeability", which means "permeability" in Russian. This is due to the unique ability of this vitamin to reduce the fragility and permeability of blood vessels. Rutin is one of the most active bioflavonoids in its composition; it has a powerful antioxidant effect, and therefore effectively protects the body, strengthens the immune system and prolongs youth. It also stimulates collagen formation, which makes it beneficial for the skin.
In medicine, vitamin P is considered the most important trace element; it is used in the treatment of a wide range of diseases, such as, for example, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, bronchial asthma, hypertension, rheumatism, hemorrhagic diathesis, varicose veins, etc. It is also used in combination with trypsin and bromelain for osteoarthritis. The effectiveness of vitamin P has also been proven in case of poisoning, edema, and allergic reactions of various origins.
It should be emphasized that vitamin P is fully absorbed and works only in combination with ascorbic acid.
Since vitamin P is water-soluble, it does not accumulate in the body and is excreted in the urine. Therefore, people with an unbalanced diet may have a deficiency. Signs of an acute vitamin P deficiency include bleeding gums, sudden acne, bruising with very minor bruises or even pressing, nosebleeds, weakness and fatigue. In severe cases, hair loss may begin.
In nature, vitamin P is found in the form of glycosides in many plants, but primarily in citrus fruits, Japanese sophora, large-nosed eucalyptus, black currants, rose hips, mountain ash and green tea. Buckwheat, orange and, of course, lemon can be called the undisputed champions in terms of the maintenance of routine on Russian counters. A certain amount is also found in cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, grapes.
There is no consensus regarding the daily value of vitamin P, the recommended values range from 40 to 100 mg. But, as already mentioned, it does not accumulate in the body, therefore, hypervitaminosis P is extremely rare, which excludes the danger of an overdose. In addition, athletes, people involved in hard physical work, and children need an increased dose of this vitamin.
