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I take vitamin c 1000 at night because i tend to get sick easily. can the effects of vitamin c wear off if you take it too often?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

No,they donot: You can take it any time but once daily is enough.The body does get rid of it fast and it is not stored in the body...So it has to be taken daily.

Answered 4/24/2013

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A member asked:

I take vitamin c 1000 at night because i tend to get sick easily. can the effects of vitamin c wear off if you take it too often?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

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