Everyone knows that Vitamin C is a antioxidant powerhouse
Vitamin C is probably the most widely-studied vitamin, with thousands of scientific studies supporting its abundant health benefits. Vitamin C is an overall cell protector, immunity booster, and a powerful antioxidant. The body's skin, joints, eyes and heart rely on the presence of vitamin C to stay strong and healthy. Vitamin C also is necessary for long-term prevention of may chronic diseases which are often caused by free radical damage.
Recommended Daily Intake
What everyone doesn't know is that the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for Vitamin C was determined based o the amount your body needs to prevent scurvy, a particularly deadly disease in which collagen is not formed properly. Fortunately scurvy is virtually nonexistent in modern western society, but the 60 mg RDI for Vitamin C for prevention of scurvy is considered woefully low to obtain optimal serum levels of Vitamin C the body needs to prevent chronic diseases, However, high dosages of Vitamin C are often absorbed poorly and can often cause GI tract problems such as indigestion or diarrhea.
