Vitamin C: What | When | Why

Vitamin C 🥦🍊🍓

This vitamin is essential for growth, development and repair of all body tissues.

It is involved in many body functions:

1️⃣ Formation of collagen

2️⃣ Absorption of iron

3️⃣ Maintenance of bone cartilage, bones and teeth

4️⃣ Protection against immune system deficiencies

The best vitamin C sources:

1️⃣Citrus fruits such as oranges, kiwis, grapefruit, lemons and many more

2️⃣Dark leafy greens such as kale

3️⃣Bell peppers

4️⃣Strawberries

5️⃣Cruciferous Vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower

500mg is recommended for adults per day however the RDI is 75-90mg per day.

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