Water-Soluble VitaminsLow Risk

Vitamin C

Vitamin C has a recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 90mg and a safe upper limit (UL) of 2000mg per day. Exceeding the upper limit may cause adverse health effects. Use NutriAudit to check if your supplement stack keeps Vitamin C within safe limits.

Safe Limits by Region

RegionOrganizationRDAUpper Limit (UL)Unit
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United StatesFDA902000mg
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EuropeEFSA902000mg
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί AustraliaTGA902000mg
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ChinaCNS1002000mg
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JapanMHLW1002000mg

RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance (adequate intake for most adults). UL = Tolerable Upper Intake Level (maximum safe daily amount).

Known Interactions

Vitamin C + CollagenLow Risk

Vitamin C enhances collagen synthesis (positive interaction).

Taking vitamin C with collagen is beneficial.

Vitamin C + IronLow Risk

Vitamin C enhances iron absorption (positive interaction).

Taking together is beneficial.

Vitamin C + QuercetinLow Risk

Vitamin C enhances quercetin absorption (positive interaction).

Taking quercetin with vitamin C is beneficial.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Vitamin C is too much?

The safe upper limit (UL) for Vitamin C is 2000mg per day according to FDA. Exceeding this amount regularly may increase the risk of adverse effects.

What is the recommended daily dose of Vitamin C?

The RDA for Vitamin C is 90mg per day for most adults. This amount is sufficient to meet the needs of 97-98% of healthy individuals.

Does Vitamin C interact with other supplements?

Yes, Vitamin C has 3 known interactions with other supplements. Vitamin C enhances collagen synthesis (positive interaction).

Are you taking Vitamin C?

Check if your supplement stack keeps Vitamin C within safe limits.

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