The recommended daily amount of vitamin C for a healthy adult woman is generally 75 mg per day. Pregnant women should aim for about 85 mg per day, and breastfeeding women need about 120 mg per day
. Some key points include:
- Adult women (19 years and older): 75 mg/day
- Pregnant women: 85 mg/day
- Breastfeeding women: 120 mg/day
- Women who smoke should add 35 mg more per day due to increased oxidative stress
The tolerable upper intake level (maximum safe dose) for vitamin C in adults is 2,000 mg per day. Consuming vitamin C above this level, especially from supplements, may cause side effects like stomach upset
. In summary, 75 mg daily is the standard recommendation for most adult women, with higher amounts advised during pregnancy and lactation, and an upper safe limit of 2,000 mg per day
