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Is vitamins c good good for me?
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Yes : At about 1000 mg /day or a bit less.
Answered 7/29/2014
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IfNotEnoughFrom Food: It is good for you if you don't get enough from your diet.If your diet include the common sources of Vitamin C like citrus fruits or juices,bell peppers,leafy greens,tomatoes,peas,papaya,guava,kivi fruit,broccoli,Strawberries.Daily requirement is 60mgm/daily.If you are not getting enough from the diet you may supplement 100mgm a day.High doses can cause kidney stones
Answered 1/8/2017
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