The Vitamin C-risis: Why Current Guidelines Fail Us

Today’s episode of Daily Value questions something fundamental—the guidelines that shape our daily vitamin C intake. What if the rules you've been following were set too low, missing a hidden metabolic reality that affects millions? New evidence suggests that current recommendations may underestimate our true biological needs—impacting energy, immune health, and even cognitive clarity.

This episode will explore how subtle differences in absorption, cellular retention, and even the form of vitamin C you choose, could impact your health. Could your vitamin C strategy use an upgrade? Listen to find out.

00:00 Introduction: Questioning Modern Nutrition Assumptions

01:01 Understanding Subclinical Vitamin C Deficiency

01:43 Neuropsychiatric Impacts of Vitamin C Deficiency

04:11 Reevaluating Vitamin C Intake Recommendations

06:11 Body Weight and Vitamin C Requirements

10:51 Bioavailability of Vitamin C: Food vs. Supplements

13:39 Advanced Vitamin C Supplement Formulations

17:43 Practical Guidance for Optimizing Vitamin C Intake

19:59 Conclusion: Personalized Vitamin C Supplementation

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