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	~~Vitamin C, also known as [[ascorbic acid]], is a [[water-soluble vitamin]] that is essential for [~~[~~human health]]. It is an important~~ [[antioxidant]] that plays a crucial role in many bodily functions, including the production of [[collagen]], absorption of [[iron]], and maintenance of a healthy [[immune system]]. In this article, we will explore the importance of vitamin C, its sources, and the recommended daily intake.		#REDIRECT [[Vitamin C]]

	~~[[File:Vitamin C (1989 calendar march).jpg\|thumb\|Vitamin C (1989 calendar march)]]~~
	~~== Importance of Vitamin C ==~~
	*Vitamin C ~~is an essential nutrient that plays many important roles in the body. Some of the key benefits of vitamin C include:~~
	*[[Collagen production]]: Vitamin C plays a crucial role in the production of [[collagen]], which is a [[protein]] that gives structure to the [[skin, bones]], and connective tissues.
	*[[Immune function]]: Vitamin C helps to support a healthy [[immune system]] by stimulating the production of [[white blood cells and antibodies]].
	*[[Iron absorption]]: Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron from plant-based foods, such as [[beans and spinach]].
	*[[Antioxidant properties]]: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the body against damage from free [[radicals]], which can lead to chronic diseases such as [[cancer]] and [[heart disease]].

	~~== Sources of Vitamin C ==~~
	*The body cannot produce vitamin C on its own, so it must be obtained through the diet or supplements. Some of the best sources of vitamin C include:
	*[[Citrus fruits]]: Oranges, grapefruits, and lemons are excellent sources of vitamin C.
	*[[Berries]]: Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries are also good sources of vitamin C.
	*[[Vegetables]]: Broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, and red and green peppers are all high in vitamin C.
	*[[Supplements]]: Vitamin C supplements are also available in pill or powder form.

	~~[[File:Vitamin C Biosynthesis in Plants.svg\|thumb\|Vitamin C Biosynthesis in Plants.svg]]~~
	~~== Recommended Daily Intake ==~~
	*The recommended daily intake of vitamin C varies depending on age and other factors. According to the [[National Institutes of Health (NIH)]], the recommended daily intake for vitamin C is:
	*Infants 0-12 months: 40-50 milligrams (mg)
	*Children 1-3 years: 15-25 mg
	*Children 4-8 years: 25-50 mg
	*Children 9-13 years: 45-75 mg
	*Teens 14-18 years: 65-90 mg
	*Adults 19 years and older: 75-90 mg for women and 90 mg for men
	*It is important to note that smokers require higher amounts of vitamin C, as smoking can deplete the body's vitamin C levels.
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Vitamin C, also known as [[ascorbic acid]], is a [[water-soluble vitamin]] that is essential for human health. It is an important [[antioxidant]] that plays a crucial role in many bodily functions, including the production of [[collagen]], absorption of [[iron]], and maintenance of a healthy [[immune system]]. In this article, we will explore the importance of vitamin C, its sources, and the recommended daily intake.

[[File:Vitamin C (1989 calendar march).jpg|thumb|Vitamin C (1989 calendar march)]]
== Importance of Vitamin C ==
*Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that plays many important roles in the body. Some of the key benefits of vitamin C include:
*[[Collagen production]]: Vitamin C plays a crucial role in the production of collagen, which is a protein that gives structure to the skin, bones, and connective tissues.
*[[Immune function]]: Vitamin C helps to support a healthy immune system by stimulating the production of white blood cells and antibodies.
*[[Iron absorption]]: Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron from plant-based foods, such as beans and spinach.
*[[Antioxidant properties]]: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the body against damage from free radicals, which can lead to chronic diseases such as [[cancer]] and [[heart disease]].

== Sources of Vitamin C ==
*The body cannot produce vitamin C on its own, so it must be obtained through the diet or supplements. Some of the best sources of vitamin C include:
*[[Citrus fruits]]: Oranges, grapefruits, and lemons are excellent sources of vitamin C.
*[[Berries]]: Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries are also good sources of vitamin C.
*[[Vegetables]]: Broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, and red and green peppers are all high in vitamin C.
*[[Supplements]]: Vitamin C supplements are also available in pill or powder form.

[[File:Vitamin C Biosynthesis in Plants.svg|thumb|Vitamin C Biosynthesis in Plants.svg]]
== Recommended Daily Intake ==
*The recommended daily intake of vitamin C varies depending on age and other factors. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the recommended daily intake for vitamin C is:
*Infants 0-12 months: 40-50 milligrams (mg)
*Children 1-3 years: 15-25 mg
*Children 4-8 years: 25-50 mg
*Children 9-13 years: 45-75 mg
*Teens 14-18 years: 65-90 mg
*Adults 19 years and older: 75-90 mg for women and 90 mg for men
*It is important to note that smokers require higher amounts of vitamin C, as smoking can deplete the body's vitamin C levels.
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[[Category:3-Hydroxypropenals]]
[[Category:Biomolecules]]
[[Category:Coenzymes]]
[[Category:Dietary antioxidants]]
[[Category:Dihydrofurans]]
[[Category:E-number additives]]
[[Category:Enediols]]
[[Category:Food antioxidants]]
[[Category:Furanones]]
[[Category:Organic acids]]
[[Category:Orthomolecular medicine]]

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	Vitamin C, also known as [[ascorbic acid]], is a [[water-soluble vitamin]] that is essential for human health. It is an important [[antioxidant]] that plays a crucial role in many bodily functions, including the production of [[collagen]], absorption of [[iron]], and maintenance of a healthy [[immune system]]. In this article, we will explore the importance of vitamin C, its sources, and the recommended daily intake.		Vitamin C, also known as [[ascorbic acid]], is a [[water-soluble vitamin]] that is essential for [[human health]]. It is an important [[antioxidant]] that plays a crucial role in many bodily functions, including the production of [[collagen]], absorption of [[iron]], and maintenance of a healthy [[immune system]]. In this article, we will explore the importance of vitamin C, its sources, and the recommended daily intake.

	[[File:Vitamin C (1989 calendar march).jpg\|thumb\|Vitamin C (1989 calendar march)]]		[[File:Vitamin C (1989 calendar march).jpg\|thumb\|Vitamin C (1989 calendar march)]]
	== Importance of Vitamin C ==		== Importance of Vitamin C ==
	*Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that plays many important roles in the body. Some of the key benefits of vitamin C include:		*Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that plays many important roles in the body. Some of the key benefits of vitamin C include:
	*[[Collagen production]]: Vitamin C plays a crucial role in the production of collagen, which is a protein that gives structure to the skin, bones, and connective tissues.		*[[Collagen production]]: Vitamin C plays a crucial role in the production of [[collagen]], which is a [[protein]] that gives structure to the [[skin, bones]], and connective tissues.
	*[[Immune function]]: Vitamin C helps to support a healthy immune system by stimulating the production of white blood cells and antibodies.		*[[Immune function]]: Vitamin C helps to support a healthy [[immune system]] by stimulating the production of [[white blood cells and antibodies]].
	*[[Iron absorption]]: Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron from plant-based foods, such as beans and spinach.		*[[Iron absorption]]: Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron from plant-based foods, such as [[beans and spinach]].
	*[[Antioxidant properties]]: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the body against damage from free radicals, which can lead to chronic diseases such as [[cancer]] and [[heart disease]].		*[[Antioxidant properties]]: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the body against damage from free [[radicals]], which can lead to chronic diseases such as [[cancer]] and [[heart disease]].

	== Sources of Vitamin C ==		== Sources of Vitamin C ==
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	[[File:Vitamin C Biosynthesis in Plants.svg\|thumb\|Vitamin C Biosynthesis in Plants.svg]]		[[File:Vitamin C Biosynthesis in Plants.svg\|thumb\|Vitamin C Biosynthesis in Plants.svg]]
	== Recommended Daily Intake ==		== Recommended Daily Intake ==
	*The recommended daily intake of vitamin C varies depending on age and other factors. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the recommended daily intake for vitamin C is:		*The recommended daily intake of vitamin C varies depending on age and other factors. According to the [[National Institutes of Health (NIH)]], the recommended daily intake for vitamin C is:
	*Infants 0-12 months: 40-50 milligrams (mg)		*Infants 0-12 months: 40-50 milligrams (mg)
	*Children 1-3 years: 15-25 mg		*Children 1-3 years: 15-25 mg