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A member asked:
Is it ok for children to have vitamin c chewable tablets? each tablet has 500mg of vitamin c. my kids are 14, 11 and 9 (might of sent this 2x, sorry)
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
OK: While 500 mg exceeds their daily requirement for vit c, they will not be harmed by this amount.
Answered 2/6/2013
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Better if buffered: Vitamin c is beneficial for children & adults 500 mg they are like candy that's good for you! however, there is the potential for chewable vit c tablets to erode dental enamel due to their acidity. This risk is greatly reduced if you choose a buffered c tablet with sodium or calcium ascorbate instead of ascorbic acid. If what you have is not buffered, brush teeth after using & choose buffered next!
Answered 12/9/2013
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