• What Happens If You Eat Too Much Vitamin C

  • Jul 20 2022
  • Length: 7 mins
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What Happens If You Eat Too Much Vitamin C

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  • Vitamin C is a vital nutrient found in a variety of fruits and vegetables. Getting enough of this vitamin is especially important for keeping your immune system healthy. It is also beneficial for wound healing, bone strength, and brain function.


    Surprisingly, some claim that vitamin C supplements provide benefits in addition to those obtained from food-based vitamin C. The belief that vitamin C supplements can help prevent the common cold is one of the most common reasons people take them.


    However, many supplements contain extremely high levels of the vitamin, which in some cases can cause undesirable side effects. This article investigates the overall safety of vitamin C, whether it is possible to consume too much of it, and the potential negative effects of taking large doses.
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