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Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that supports normal growth and development and helps your body absorb iron.
Because your body doesn’t produce or store vitamin C, it’s important to include vitamin C in your diet. For most people, an orange or a cup of strawberries, chopped red pepper, or broccoli provides enough vitamin C for the day. For adults, the recommended daily amount for vitamin C is 65 to 90 milligrams (mg) a day, and the upper limit is 2,000 mg a day.
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What Does Vitamin C Do?
Vitamin C is a type of antioxidant. Not having enough vitamin C can lead to a potentially deadly condition known as scurvy. Oranges and orange juices are perhaps the best-known sources of vitamin C, but other items in the produce aisle are chock-full, including: bell peppers
broccoli
cantaloupe
grapefruit
kiwi
potatoes
strawberries
tomatoes You probably don’t need a vitamin C supplement if you eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.
In fact, just one serving of any of the above foods likely will get you to your daily quota.