Sources of Vitamin C
Generally, nutrients have more bioavailability in naturally occurring food sources. However, ascorbic acid’s bioavailability is equal in both food and supplemental sources. Therefore, while it is better to consume natural foods such as red peppers, oranges, strawberries and grapefruit, because they offer other nutrients that are likely to have a higher bioavailability, it is acceptable to consume vitamin C from a supplement and still maintain adequate intake levels.
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