Vitamin

Vitamin C

• What it is

  "Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods."

  NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (Vitamin C — Consumer)

• Reference intake

  "Adults: 2,000 mg"

  NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (Vitamin C — Consumer — Upper Limit)

• Reference intake

  "Birth to 12 months: Not established"

  NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (Vitamin C — Consumer — Upper Limit)