![]() I emphasized that the RDA for vitamin C was based on “ healthy” adults. Because it is a water-soluble vitamin, absorbed but unmetabolized ascorbic acid is excreted in the urine (NIH, 2020).Īs an aside: I heard vitamin C can treat and/or prevent the common cold. ![]() This is more than the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of 75-90 mg for healthy adults 19 years and older (females and males, respectively). Vitamin C is also added to some foods (think fortified food products), and it’s available as a dietary supplement.Īccording to the NIH (2020) “Humans, unlike most animals, are unable to synthesize vitamin C endogenously, so it is an essential dietary component”.Ĭonsuming five servings of fruits and vegetables per day can provide more than 200 mg of vitamin C. Best sources include fruits and vegetables. ![]() Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods. The short answer is yes, avocados contain vitamin C! Perhaps your next question is how much vitamin C and is that enough? All great questions.
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