Many Americans may not be getting enough vitamin C, potentially leading to a deficiency of this important nutrient, according to the "Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey" (NHANES III) reported in the American Journal of Public Health (2004;94:870–5).

The new study investigated vitamin C status among Americans. Information from 15,769 people aged 12 to 74 years was collected during in-home and clinic interviews. Participants answered questions regarding dietary intake and health history, type, and frequency of supplement use. Blood levels of vitamin C were measured and participants were categorized as deficient (low blood levels of vitamin C), depleted (marginally low levels), or normal.  Read More . . . 

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