Vitamin C

Vitamin C
Vitamin C Facts

Fruits and vegetables are going to offer the best sources of vitamin C. Vitamin C content can be reduced by prolonged storage and by cooking because ascorbic acid is water soluble and destroyed by heat. Vitamin C can be found in foods like: Red peppers, oranges, grapefruit, kiwi, broccoli, strawberries, brussels sprouts and cantaloupe. The DV for vitamin C is 60 mg for adults and children aged 4 and older.

Vitamin C deficiency is rare in developed countries. However, severe vitamin C deficiency leads to scurvy. Certain groups and people with a limited diet (i.e. not eating many fruits and vegetables) can develop vitamin C inadequacy. Groups such as smokers or people with malabsorption issues may need more than the recommended daily allowance.You'll need an extra 35 milligrams of vitamin C per day to help repair the damage caused by free radicals that form when you smoke. We offer vitamin C in many different forms and delivery systems