Vitamin C benefits and dosage

Vitamin C deficiencies are shockingly common in Europe and North America. Depending on factors like your diet, age and even your socioeconomic status, as many as one in five men and one in nine women don't get enough vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid).

And while most people think of vitamin C as simply an immune-boosting nutrient, as an essential antioxidant vitamin C benefits all aspects of your health and wellness—including your brain health.

Whether you're struggling to get enough vitamin C in your diet, or you're trying to navigate the many vitamin C supplement options available, the following supplement guide will outline everything you need to know about vitamin C benefits, including:

  • The vital functions that vitamin C supports in your body

  • How vitamin C benefits your brain health, immune system, and other aspects of your wellness

  • How to know if you're not getting enough vitamin C

  • What to eat to boost your dietary intake of vitamin C

  • What to look for in your vitamin C supplements (hint: not all supplements are created equal!)