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RDA Vitamin C
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin C is foremostly based on the prevention of deficiency diseases as opposed to the prevention of chronic (long-term) disease. The RDA amounts listed do not reflect the optimal levels of Vitamin C necessary for peak health. The RDA of vitamin C for adult males and females in the United States is 60mg daily.
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) For Vitamin C
| Stage of Life |
Age |
Males: (mg/day) |
Females: (mg/day)
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| Infants |
0-6 months |
40 (AI) |
40 (AI) |
| Infants |
7-12 months |
50 (AI) |
50 (AI) |
| Children |
1-3 yrs |
15 |
15 |
| Children |
4-8 yrs |
25 |
25 |
| Children |
9-13 yrs |
45 |
45 |
| Adolescents |
4-18 yrs |
75 |
65 |
| Adults |
19 yrs plus |
90 |
75 |
| Pregnancy |
18 yrs plus |
Not Applicable |
80 |
| Pregnancy |
19 yrs plus |
Not Applicable |
85 |
| Breastfeeding |
upto 18 yrs |
Not Applicable |
115 |
| Breastfeeding |
19yrs plus |
Not Applicable |
120 |
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