Moderation Is Best When It Comes to Vitamin C Intake

Moderation Is Best When It Comes to Vitamin C Intake
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues. Peangdao/Shutterstock.com
David Chu
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During the cold and flu seasons, many people choose to buy vitamin C supplements in order to decrease their chances of getting sick.

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is one of the many water-soluble nutrients that are found naturally in fruits and vegetables, and it is an antioxidant that is well-known to be capable of helping to prevent certain illnesses.

David Chu
David Chu
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David Chu is a London-based journalist who has been working in the financial sector for almost 30 years in major cities in China and abroad, including South Korea, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries. He was born in a family specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has a background in ancient Chinese literature.
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