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C, also known as ascorbic acid, has several important functions. Good sources of vitamin C Vitamin C is found in a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. Good sources include: citrus fruit, such as oranges and orange juice
Peppers
Strawberries
Blackcurrants
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Potatoes
How Much Vitamin C Do I Need?
You should be able to get all the vitamin C you need from your daily diet. 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?
Taking large amounts (more than 1,000mg per day) of vitamin C can cause: stomach pain
diarrhoea
flatulence These symptoms should disappear once you stop taking vitamin C supplements.
What Does The Department Of Health And Social Care Advise?
If you take vitamin C supplements, do not take too much as this could be harmful.
What This Guide Covers
Are nutrients your body needs in small amounts to work properly and stay healthy.
What Is Vitamin C?
Why Do We Need Vitamin C?
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