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What are the Benefits of Vitamin C? <p><a href="https://www.healthchoicesfirst.com/practitioner-type/registered-dietician"> RD, CDE</a>, discusses vitamin C in nutrition.</p>RD, CDE, discusses vitamin C in nutrition.
What are the Benefits of Vitamin C
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an antioxidant that helps to prevent damage, and it also allows for regular hormone balance and plays a role in iron absorption. Vitamin C is found in many fruits and vegetables, including spinach, broccoli, strawberries, red bell peppers and citrus fruits.
If you like, you can take a supplement, though if you have these foods on a regular basis you may not require it. There are many products on the market but you want to look for a product that contains no more than about 500 mg per dose. The upper limit for that vitamin is 2000 mg per day, so do not exceed that amount on a regular basis.
If you have more questions about whether or not you get enough vitamin C in your diet speak to a local dietitian or nutritionist and if you think a supplement is right for you visit your local health food store or pharmacy for more information.