Vitamin C requirements are increased in numerous medical conditions and situations in life. Examples include:
• Infectious diseases
• Inflammatory diseases
• Injuries
• Allergies
• Arteriosclerosis
• Smokers
• Competitive athletes
• Increased burden on the liver
• Persistent stressful situations
• Use of certain drugs
Our recommendation:
Always ensure that your body gets enough vitamin C.
If you have a chronic inflammatory condition or infection, discuss with your health care provider whether high-dose vitamin C supplementation should be considered to boost your vitamin C status quickly.
