If you get lingering colds, bruise easily, have bleeding gums, smoke or lived with smoke, have high oxidative stress markers, struggle with iron absorption, or are rebuilding collagen after injury. vitamin C is doing more work than a morning glass of juice can cover.
Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant, a cofactor for collagen, and a helper for immune cells and carnitine synthesis. We cannot store large reserves, so intake has to be consistent.
I do not megadose everyone. Bowel tolerance, kidney-stone history, and G6PD status need to be taken into consideration. For many people, spreading smaller doses across the day is smarter than one big dose.
Liposomal forms can be useful when gut tolerance is limited. Food still wins for the supporting cast of flavonoids that travel with vitamin C in plants. Collagen, blood vessels, skin, and immune resilience all lean on this nutrient as we age. It is basic on purpose. If your gums bleed when you floss, that is not “just dental.” It is a nutrient clue.
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