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Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that supports normal growth and development and helps your body absorb iron. 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. Although too much dietary vitamin C is unlikely to be harmful, megadoses of vitamin C supplements might cause:
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Heartburn
Abdominal cramps
Headache
Insomnia
Remember, for most people, a healthy diet provides an adequate amount of vitamin C.
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What’S The Recommended Intake?
Rda recommendations for specific gender and age groups should meet the nutrient needs of 97–98% of healthy individuals On food labels, this is displayed as %DV However, in January 2020, this will increase to 90 mg
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These include: helping to protect cells and keeping them healthy
maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage
helping with wound healing Lack of vitamin C can lead to scurvy.
Adults aged 19 to 64 need 40mg of vitamin C a day. You should be able to get all the vitamin C you need from your daily diet.
What Happens If I Take Too Much Vitamin C?
What Does The Department Of Health And Social Care Advise?
You should be able to get all the vitamin C you need by eating a varied and balanced diet. Taking less than 1,000mg of vitamin C supplements a day is unlikely to cause any har.
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