The amount of vitamin C you need each day depends on your age. Average daily recommended amounts for different ages are listed below in milligrams (mg).
Life Stage | Recommended Amount |
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Birth to 6 months | 40 mg |
Infants 7–12 months | 50 mg |
Children 1–3 years | 15 mg |
Children 4–8 years | 25 mg |
Children 9–13 years | 45 mg |
Teens 14–18 years (boys) | 75 mg |
Teens 14–18 years (girls) | 65 mg |
Adults (men) | 90 mg |
Adults (women) | 75 mg |
Pregnant teens | 80 mg |
Pregnant women | 85 mg |
Breastfeeding teens | 115 mg |
Breastfeeding women | 120 mg |
If you smoke, add 35 mg to the above values to calculate your total daily recommended amount.
Vitamin C enhances the immune system and protects the body's cells from potential oxidative damage. Vitamin C also helps build healthy teeth, gums, and bones. Bioflavonoids assist in the body's absorption of Vitamin C.† Rose Hips are a natural source of Vitamin C.
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Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is used to maintain a healthy immune system, blood vessels and to improve resistance to any infections. As it is an antioxidant it can help heal wounds and promote healthy gums. It can also help neuatralise potentially damaging free radicals. VItamin C has a role in the formation of collagen which is an important element in healthy, youthful skin. Collagen is also important to help maintain healthy joints.6-8 weeks for Azerbaijan Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Netherlands, Russia, South America.