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    Vitamin C: Benefits and How Much You Need - Cleveland Clinic …

    • What does vitamin C actually do for your body? Peart delves deeper into some of the proven ways that it supports your health, plus a few possibilities that are still being researched.… See more

    How Much Vitamin C You Need Each Day

    When it comes to vitamin C, a little bit goes a long way — which is to say, it’s not all that difficult to get your recommended daily amount. For example, one medium orange has about … See more

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    Should You Take Vitamin C Supplements?

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    Vitamin C: What You Need to Know - Healthline
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    Vitamin C: What You Need to Know - Healthline
    Learn about vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin with antioxidant and immune-boosting properties. Find out how much vitamin C you need, where to get it from foods or supplements, and when t…
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  1. The recommended daily amount for vitamin C is 75 milligrams (mg) a day for women and 90 mg a day for men. During pregnancy, 120 mg a day are recommended. The upper limit for all adults is 2,000 mg a day. Although too much dietary vitamin C is unlikely to be harmful, large doses of vitamin C supplements might cause:

    Too much vitamin C: Is it harmful? - May…

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    RDA: The Recommended Dietary Allowance for adults 19 years and older is 90 mg daily for men and 75 mg for women. For pregnancy and lactation, the amount increases to 85 mg and 120 mg daily, respectively. Smoking can deplete vitamin C levels in the body, so an additional 35 mg beyond the RDA is suggested for smokers.

    Vitamin C - The Nutrition Source

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    What is the daily value of vitamin C?
    The daily value for vitamin C is 90 mg (3). We will now look at some of the best dietary sources of vitamin C. This list of foods provides data on the amount of vitamin C per 100 grams and per typical serving of each food. The source of all nutritional data is the USDA’s FoodData Central database.

    30 Foods High In Vitamin C - Nutrition Advance

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    What is the best form of Vitamin C to take?

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    The best way to consume vitamin C is from fresh fruit. For example, through a freshly squeezed lemon or orange juice. Vitamin C is very labile and is easily lost.
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    What are the health benefits of vitamin C?
    Vitamin C has many health benefits. For example, it helps strengthen our immune system and may help lower blood pressure. It is found in many fruits and vegetables. Vitamin C is an essential vitamin, meaning your body can’t produce it. Yet, it has many roles and has been linked to impressive health benefits.

    7 Impressive Benefits of Vitamin C Supplements - Healthline

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    Is vitamin C a nutrient?
    Vitamin C, or L-ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient. The body can't manufacture it, relying instead on vitamin C–rich foods such as berries, broccoli, cabbage, citrus fruits, kiwi, oranges, peppers, and tomatoes. In addition, vitamin C supplements are available as capsules, chewable tablets, and powder.

    Vitamin C: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions - Verywell Health

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    What is vitamin C used for?
    Vitamin C is also sometimes used orally (by mouth) or topically (applied to the skin) for skin healing. According to research, vitamin C use may: These abilities are believed to be largely due to vitamin C's antioxidant activity along with its ability to promote collagen production in the skin.

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    How much vitamin C is in a tablet?
    Each tablet has 1,000 mg of vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid, which helps support a healthy immune system (1). However, keep in mind that only people whose healthcare professional has advised them to take a high dose supplement should use this product because it contains a higher amount of vitamin C than most people need.

    The 11 Best Vitamin C Supplements - Healthline

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  3. Healthline
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    Vitamin C: What You Need to Know - Healthline

    Nov 13, 2023 · Learn about vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin with antioxidant and immune-boosting properties. Find out how much vitamin C you need, where to get it from foods or supplements, and when to avoid it.

  4. Cleveland Clinic
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    17 Foods That Are High in Vitamin C - Cleveland Clinic Health …

  5. Mayo Clinic
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    VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID) - Uses, Side Effects, and More

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    Vitamin C: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions

    Sep 14, 2024 · Suggested dose: Recommended dietary allowance ranges from 75 to 90 milligrams (mg) per day for adults. Maximum dose: Adults should not exceed 2,000 mg a day. Safety considerations: Generally safe if taken as …

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    30 Foods High In Vitamin C - Nutrition Advance

    Aug 24, 2023 · This list of foods provides data on the amount of vitamin C per 100 grams and per typical serving of each food. The source of all nutritional data is the USDA’s FoodData Central database. Daily values have been calculated …

  9. Healthline
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    7 Impressive Benefits of Vitamin C Supplements - Healthline

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    Vitamin C - The Nutrition Source

    Vitamin C improves the absorption of non-heme iron, the type of iron found in plant foods such as leafy greens. Drinking a small glass of 100% fruit juice or including a vitamin-C-rich food with meals can help boost iron absorption. …

  11. Healthline
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    The 11 Best Vitamin C Supplements - Healthline