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Article: Food, Not Pills Best Path to Vitamin C
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- July 23, 1992
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We've known for a long time that it prevents scurvy and is
important for the healthy functioning of all mucus membranes in our
bodies.
Now mounting evidence suggests that vitamin C may play a role in
preventing many kinds of cancers, hardening of the arteries,
cataracts and birth defects, as well as reducing high blood pressure
and common cold symptoms.
The Environmental Nutrition newsletter points out that on any
given day, fewer than 50 percent of Americans consume 60 milligrams
of vitamin C, the Recommended Daily Allowance established by the
National Academy of Sciences. Some researchers suggest that goals
should be set higher, at 150 to 200 mg per day.
Popping a supplement would ...