Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a household name mostly for its function in boosting the immune system, but it plays many other roles.

Over the years I’ve read numerous studies on ascorbic acid and effects on the body and was always amazed that something as “simple” as vitamin C can produce such effects.

Further investigation revealed these studies were using what is called therapeutic amounts or those amounts greater than the RDA (recommended dietary allowances).

Currently the RDA for adults ranges from 90-155mg/day depending on your sex, pregnancy status, or if you smoke or not.


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