Vitamin C and Immunity

Research has shown that vitamin C has numerous important roles in the immune system and is essential for optimal activity. When an infection occurs, the immune system requires a higher concentration of vitamin C to function efficiently.

Vitamin C and Smoking

People who smoke have decreased levels of vitamin C. Therefore, if you smoke, it is important that you take vitamin C supplements to maintain your immune system as much as possible.

Vitamin C

Since humans no longer have the ability to synthesize vitamin C, it must be obtained through the diet. Although vitamin C is readily available in fresh fruits and vegetables, many people consume less than the recommended daily allowance for healthy, non-smoking adults.

Dosage

Many of the symptoms associated with Adults and adolescents over 12 years old should take 500mg up to 1 g of Redoxon daily for vitamin C deficiency and gastrointestinal diseases with absorption disorders (impaired update into the blood). 500 mg daily is usually sufficient to meet increased requirements. If you have a cold, take 1 g daily.