Criteria and recommendations for vitamin C intake.
The experimental evidence that forms the basis for setting recommended intake levels of vitamin C for humans is currently undergoing review. A recent study suggests that a vitamin C intake of 100 mg-200 mg/day is needed, which is two to threefold greater than the current Recommended Dietary Allowance. This study also proposes that individuals consume no more than 1 gram of vitamin C per day.
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School of Nutrition Science and Policy and Scientist, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
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