Best way to take vitamin C and how much?!

Best way to take vitamin C and how much?

I have been mixing ascorbic acid in crystal form into iced water, about 1000mg. I ususally take around 5 grams or so a day, but more if I have been around sick people. Anyone do anything differently instead? Larger dosage, brand of vitamin, etc.?

Hi Trash Cat
Known also as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is water-soluble and cannot be stored in the body or kept for later use. The body uses what it needs and the rest is passed in the urine. Thus, it should be taken every day so that you obtain adequate quantity of this vitamin to stay healthy. Consuming foods high in vitamin C is a certainly the perfect way to fulfill it.

Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits are great sources of vitamin C. You can also find vitamin C in fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cabbage, asparagus, and green leafy vegetables.

As a substitute, you can also take supplements to complete vitamin C requirement in your body. Natural vitamin C supplements are usually made of rosehips or citrus fruits. These supplements are usually available in tablets or capsules, making it easier for you to acquire sufficient amount of vitamin C; that’s if you don’t have enough time to eat those fresh foods.

If you mixing ascorbic acid in crystal form into iced water - 1000mg - you get much concentrated composition this can damage your the stomach.
Jason Homan