VITAMIN C Why do I need it? as an antioxidant immune system enzymes for body’s chemical reactions absorption of iron, copper, and chromium Where can I get it? fruits, peppers, broccoli, strawberries, peas, cantaloupe, tomatoes, mango stored in the body so must be consumed every day! 75I90 mg/day (about amount in an orange); supplements rarely necessary Sourced from: McGuire, M. and Beerman, K. Nutritional Sciences: From Fundamentals to
VITAMIN C Why do I need it? as an antioxidant immune system enzymes for body’s chemical reactions absorption of iron, copper, and chromium Where can I get it? fruits, peppers, broccoli, strawberries, peas, cantaloupe, tomatoes, mango stored in the body so must be consumed every day! 75I90 mg/day (about amount in an orange); supplements rarely necessary Sourced from: McGuire, M. and Beerman, K. Nutritional Sciences: From Fundamentals to