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Vitamin & Mineral Guide: Vitamin C

Builds and maintains collagen and connective tissue; enhances iron and folic acid absorption; acts as an anti-oxidant; aids wound healing.

How Much: RDA = 90 mg daily for men; 75 mg for women. Smokers and people with arthritis should aim for an additional 35 mg daily.

Too Much: UL of vitamin C is 2,000 mg daily.

Too Little: Weight loss, fatigue; inflamed or bleeding gums, slower healing times; repeated infections and colds.

Foods: Peppers, orange juice, pineapple and other citrus fruits, strawberries, papaya, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and kiwi. Cooking destroys vitamin C activity.

Interactions: NSAIDS, aspirin, antibiotics, nicotine, oral contraceptives, corticosteroids.

Research Note: In a recent study of vitamin C consumption and arthritis, people whose diets contained the least amount of the vitamin were three times more likely to be diagnosed with arthritis than those who ate the most fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C.

roselyn

30 Aug 2011, 03:52

how can i maintain my skin? am 43 years old

Patty O

02 May 2011, 07:04

I can't take NSAIDS, so I don't know about interactions. I have found that homemade smoothies with yogurt, fruit and fruit juice makes for a great meal/snack with loads of vitamins and nutrients. My biggest problem is moving to Florida, I am denied my usual med's, and have no resources to get p.t., get tests or see specialists. It is all I can do to see my PCP once a month and the pain is constant, especially since the reduction of certain meds, as the laws and labels are different here than in Delaware.

Carrie

16 Nov 2010, 13:49

Hello, I'm a 36 year old femal and weigh 135lbs. I have been having terrible back pain for 4 months, and after some tests my doctor advised that I have arthritis in my lower spine. Is there a resourse that will help me determine which vatimins are recomended and how much I should take?

Susan

22 Jul 2010, 01:07

Please explain the interaction of vitamin C with NSAID's. I currently take 1000 mg of Naproxen each day and wonder what effect the interaction has on the medication I am taking. Also, with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, do I need to increase the amount of foods containing Vitamin C in my diet?

Thanks!

vishnu

24 Jun 2010, 06:22

it was really usefull

danasia

30 Mar 2010, 07:29

THANZ ! this is good to learn ..............

Gale

16 Feb 2010, 22:21

I am allergic to all citrus fruits.

What other foods/fruits/ vegetables you would suggest for me to eat?

Desperately need to know.

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