"We also know that vitamin C is essential for good immune function and works by helping white blood cells fight infection. "The results from this study therefore suggest that increasing your vitamin C intake if overweight might be a sensible response." The study determined people with a starting base weight of 60kg needed to consume 110mg of vitamin C per day, which most people achieved from a balanced diet. The easiest way to increase daily vitamin C intake was by eating more fruits and vegetables, or by taking a vitamin C supplement. "If you weigh more than this, then perhaps an orange, which contains 70mg of vitamin C, or a kiwifruit with 100mg, may be the easiest solution.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 03, 2022 22:33 UTC