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Simonson W. Should vitamin C routinely be given with oral iron supplements? Geriatr Nurs. 2019;40(3):327-328. doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.05.007 Obtaining nutrients from whole foods is the preferred approach, but if you have difficulty meeting your nutrition needs for any reason, you may need to take a supplement. Science never stops! There are always studies in progress to uncover new health information, including the many roles vitamin C plays in our bodies. Here are a few other possible benefits of vitamin C, though more research is needed on all of them: Powder: Power forms of vitamin C generally dissolve into any type of liquid so that consumers can drink or eat the vitamin instead of swallowing a pill. While this makes powders convenient, there are some downsides. “You may not be getting the entire dose when you drink it, and it also often comes with other additives that you may not need,” says Dr. Shafipour. Vitamin C. Natural Medicines. https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com. Accessed Oct. 11, 2020.

As with all nutrients, a food-first approach through a healthy balanced diet is best. However, it’s especially important for vitamin C because it cannot be stored in the body and so levels need to be regularly topped up through what we eat. Hantikainen E, Lagerros YT, Ye W, et al. Dietary antioxidants and the risk of Parkinson disease. The Swedish National March Cohort. Neurology. 2021;96(6):e895-e903. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000011373So, most healthy people need around 100 mg of vitamin C a day. Way less than 1,000 mg, which is found in many dietary supplements. The regular intake of 1,000 mg of vitamin C is pretty safe, though. Pin Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, plays a role in many vital functions, including metabolism and immunity. We can't make vitamin C in the body, so we need to get it from dietary sources. It's found in high concentrations in many fresh fruits and vegetables (see the chart); it's also available in most multivitamins and as a single-ingredient supplement. Food sources of vitamin C But when this creeps over a daily dose of 1g, less than 50% is absorbed and the rest is removed in urination.⁷ The final say Tsutsui H, Kinugawa S, Matsushima S. Oxidative stress and heart failure. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2011;301(6):H2181-H2190. doi:10.1152/ajpheart.00554.2011

Vitamin C is water-soluble, so any excess is usually excreted in the urine rather than stored in the body. It's safe in almost any amount from foods, and supplements in recommended amounts are also regarded as safe for most people. In some people, very high doses can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and heartburn. Li N, Zhao G, Wanling W, Zhang M, Liu W, Chen Q. The efficacy and safety of vitamin C for iron supplementation in adult patients with iron deficiency anemia: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(11):e2023644. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.23644 Böttger F, Vallés-Martí A, Cahn L, Jimenez CR. High-dose intravenous vitamin C, a promising multi-targeting agent in the treatment of cancer. J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 2021;40(1):343. doi:10.1186/s13046-021-02134-y The recommended daily amount of vitamin C for adults is 90 mg for men, 75 mg for women, and up to 120 mg for people who are pregnant or nursing. However, certain medical conditions may require that you take much higher doses ( 1).Vitamin “see” indeed: This antioxidant is thought to help ward off cataracts (a clouding of the lens of your eye) and slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that causes people to lose their central vision. Preliminary research also suggests that vitamin C has anticancer properties and that a high dose supplement could potentially be used as an alternative treatment in people with cancer ( 6, 7, 8).

Vitamin C encourages collagen growth, which is an important part of your body’s healing process. “Collagen is a protein that keeps our skin looking young,” Peart adds. Vitamin C cannot be stored in the body, so you need it in your diet every day. What happens if I take too much vitamin C? Studies have shown mixed results,” Peart notes, “but we know that vitamin C acts as an antioxidant for cells in the retina and macular region of the eye.” 3. Improves iron absorption Taking less than 1700mg of vitamin C supplements a day is unlikely to be a problem. Avoid taking any more than this though as it can lead to problems such as diarrhoea and flatulence.

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If you eat a varied and balanced diet that contains vitamin C-rich foods, you should be able to meet your daily requirement, but if you sometimes struggle to eat as healthily as you know you should, a supplement may provide a helping hand. It’s important to bear in mind though that food supplements are intended to supplement the diet and should not be substituted for a varied diet or healthy lifestyle. In some cases, people with a history of kidney stone formation or iron overload may experience some discomfort from high dosages of vitamin C. Meanwhile, the UL for children ranges from 400–1,800 mg, depending on their age. Daily intakes at or below these amounts are unlikely to result in any negative health effects ( 1). What is the best form of vitamin C to take? Meanwhile, liposomal vitamin C is a form encapsulated in liposomes, a small vesicle made from cholesterol or other phospholipids. These supplements can help increase the absorption of vitamin C, but they are also often more expensive ( 14, 17). Protects against eye disease. Vitamin C has been linked to reduced risks of eye diseases like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. However, vitamin C supplements have no effect or may even cause harm ( 39, 40, 41).