Since your body can’t make Vitamin C on its own, it is essential to ensure a daily intake. The body requires a regular supply of Vitamin C – it’s water-soluble and can’t be stored in your fatty tissues for future use. If you eat plenty of fresh fruit like citrus fruits, kiwifruit, and berries it’s easy to obtain the minimum daily requirement of Vitamin C from sources, there are times when the body's demand for Vitamin C increases and supplementation can be beneficial.

Maximising Vitamin C Absorption 

The body adjusts its Vitamin C absorption based on its requirements. Excess Vitamin C, whether from diet or supplements, is removed via the kidneys and bowel. Taking large doses of Vitamin C at once may lead to loose bowel motions. To optimise absorption and minimize this, to the best approach is ‘little and often’ - divide larger doses of Vitamin C throughout the day. 

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