What is Vitamin C?

In short

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. Your body cannot make it itself.

What does the body need it for?

Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system. It contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. It increases iron absorption.

Where is it found?

• Red bell pepper (1 piece (150 g))190 mg
• Orange (1 piece)70 mg
• Broccoli (100 g)90 mg

How much is good?

NRV (EU reference value)

80 mg

Too much

Maximum per daily dose (BfR)

250 mg

High amounts can cause diarrhoea and other gastrointestinal symptoms.

Interactions

• Vitamin C and Iron

  Vitamin C improves iron absorption.

Other names

Ascorbinsäure, L-Ascorbinsäure, Ascorbic acid, L-ascorbic acid, Ácido ascórbico, Vitamina C

Source

EU Regulation 432/2012; EFSA, opinion on the upper intake level of vitamin C, 2004