"How to Supplement Vitamin C?"

Vitamin C can be supplemented through consuming fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as through medications, with attention to appropriate dosages.

1. Food-Based Supplementation

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for the human body, playing roles in enhancing immunity, promoting wound healing, and preventing anemia. The human body generally cannot synthesize vitamin C and can only obtain it from external sources. Fresh fruits and vegetables are good sources of vitamin C. Dark-colored vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, leek,塌棵菜(this term doesn't have a direct English translation but can be omitted or translated as a type of leafy vegetable), spinach, and bell peppers, as well as cauliflower, and fruits like citrus, hawthorn, and grapefruit contain a certain amount of vitamin C, contributing to the body's stable intake of nutrients.

2. Medication-Based Supplementation

A deficiency in vitamin C can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weariness, and irritability. Severe deficiency (i.e., scurvy) can cause bruises, gum and oral problems, hair and skin dryness, and anemia. Individuals with vitamin C deficiency can take oral vitamin C tablets, vitamin C granules, or compound vitamin C sodium chewable tablets as prescribed by a doctor. It is not recommended to take medication for supplementation without medical advice when no clinical symptoms are present. Relying solely on medications for vitamin C supplementation is also not advisable, as it may lead to drug dependence, and excessive supplementation may increase the risk of developing stones.