Vitamin C supplement?

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Nonibug
Nonibug Posts: 1,214 Member
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I take a multivitamin everyday, but it only has 60mg of vitamin C in it. I was wondering what is recommended for an adult woman as far as daily vitamin C and if maybe I should be taking more than the 60mg I get in my multivitamin? I have heard that it helps to fight off catching colds, etc so I was thinking maybe for the cold weather I should add more?
~Roni

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  • Nonibug
    Nonibug Posts: 1,214 Member
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    I take a multivitamin everyday, but it only has 60mg of vitamin C in it. I was wondering what is recommended for an adult woman as far as daily vitamin C and if maybe I should be taking more than the 60mg I get in my multivitamin? I have heard that it helps to fight off catching colds, etc so I was thinking maybe for the cold weather I should add more?
    ~Roni
  • dark_love923
    dark_love923 Posts: 6
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    I found this info at http://www.nutritional-supplement-guides.com/daily-vitamin-requirements.html there is more info on other vitamin supplememts if you would like to check those with your multi vitamin. Hope it was wat you were looking for!!


    Vitamin C is an important vitamin when it comes to helping your body heal wounds and build new tissues. A lack of Vitamin C can result in scurvy, joint pains, irritability, and shortness of breath, amongst other symptoms.
    Vitamin C - 60mg for the adult male, 60mg for the adult female, 70mg for pregnant women

    Jess Larlee
  • christelpistol
    christelpistol Posts: 246 Member
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    sorry... i couldnt help myself!:laugh:
  • Nonibug
    Nonibug Posts: 1,214 Member
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    Thanks for the info Jess!
    And thanks for the smile christelpistol:laugh:
    ~Roni

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