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Vitamin C60 mg
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Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant and enzyme cofactor. It is required for collagen synthesis, participates in immune function and improves absorption of non-heme iron from plant foods.
Educational information only. Not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
At a glance
Adult RDA: 90 mg/day for men and 75 mg/day for women in the U.S. DRI system
People who smoke require an additional 35 mg/day
Fruits and vegetables are the main food sources
Large supplemental doses commonly cause gastrointestinal symptoms
What it does in the body
- Required for collagen synthesis
- Functions as a physiological antioxidant
- Supports normal immune function
- Improves absorption of non-heme iron
Daily reference intake
In the U.S. DRI system, adult men need 90 mg/day and adult women 75 mg/day; pregnancy and lactation increase requirements, and people who smoke require 35 mg/day more.
What can deficiency look like?
- Fatigue and malaise can occur with low status
- Poor wound healing
- Gum changes or easy bruising in more severe deficiency
- Severe prolonged deficiency causes scurvy
Who may be at higher risk?
- People who smoke or are frequently exposed to second-hand smoke
- People with very limited food variety
- People with malabsorption or certain chronic illnesses
FOOD FIRST
Food sources
A varied diet is the first place to look for nutrients. Availability and nutrient content can vary by food, preparation and country.
Red and green peppers
Oranges, grapefruit and other citrus fruits
Kiwifruit
Strawberries
Broccoli and Brussels sprouts
Tomatoes and tomato juice
Food-source note: Vitamin C is heat sensitive and water soluble, so prolonged cooking and cooking in large amounts of water can reduce content.
Absorption & practical context
Intestinal absorption is efficient at moderate intakes but the percentage absorbed falls as intake becomes very high.
Important interactions
- High-dose vitamin C can affect iron absorption and may matter in iron-overload disorders
- Supplement use should be discussed with clinicians during some cancer treatments because antioxidant interactions can be clinically relevant
Safety and context
High doses can cause diarrhea, nausea and abdominal cramps. The adult upper intake level in the U.S. DRI system is 2,000 mg/day.
Scientific sources
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Vitamin C ↗ EU Register of Nutrition and Health Claims ↗LABEL-BASED PRODUCT INFORMATION
Products whose current label lists this nutrient
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