Don’t let a vitamin C deficiency take its toll on your health!
In addition to eating right, managing stress and stopping smoking, taking the right dose of vitamin supplements can also help you to regain your vitality and strengthen your body!
Recommended daily intake of vitamin C
The daily recommended intake of vitamin C depends on age, gender and lifestyle. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Society of Nutritionists (ADA) recommend the following daily recommended intakes of vitamin C:
Adults: 90-95 mg per day (men) and 75-80 mg per day (women).
For pregnant women: 85-120 mg per day.
For breastfeeding women: 120-125 mg per day.
For children: 15-45 mg per day (depending on age).
Natural treatment for vitamin C deficiency
Natural treatment for vitamin C deficiency starts with providing the body with the right amount of vitamin C. The best way to do this is to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables, which are high in vitamin C.
Some fruits and vegetables, such as citrus fruits, kiwi, peppers, broccoli, cabbage, sorrel and parsley, are particularly high in vitamin C. Eating these foods regularly can help make up for vitamin C deficiencies.
Here are 10 great vegetables high in vitamin C:
Bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, sorrel, parsley, spinach, green beans, celery, cilantro, green onions
Here are 10 great fruits high in vitamin C:
Citrus fruits (e.g. oranges, grapefruit, lemons), kiwi, pineapple, papaya, mango, strawberries, melon, blueberries, raspberries, apples
Natural treatment for vitamin C deficiency also includes stress management and smoking cessation, as these activities can also contribute to vitamin C deficiency. Stress management can include meditation, yoga, exercise, positive thinking and leisure activities such as gardening, crafts, etc.
Supplements such as vitamin C tablets, vitamin C powder, or vitamin C drops can help make up the deficiency.
