Fast Five Quiz: Vitamin C

Romesh Khardori, MD, PhD

June 24, 2021

Vitamin C (ie, ascorbic acid) is found in certain foods and is also available in over-the-counter (OTC) supplements. It is an antioxidant and reducing agent, that may help prevent some cancers, cardiovascular disease, and other conditions. A wide variety of health benefits have been ascribed to vitamin C, with different degrees of support.

Do you know key information about vitamin C and its impact on health? From which foods contain the highest amounts to clinical considerations about its link to various disease states, test your knowledge with this short quiz.

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