Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) & Vitamin E

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) → Vitamin E →
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Vitamin C regenerates oxidized vitamin E, creating a synergistic antioxidant network.

Mechanism

After vitamin E neutralizes a free radical it becomes a tocopheryl radical. Vitamin C reduces it back to active vitamin E.

Recommendation

Taking both provides complementary antioxidant protection. A beneficial combination.

Sources

Tolerable upper intake limits

Reference values for safe daily intake of these supplements.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2000.000 mg
adults NIH ODS / IOM

High doses may cause diarrhea and GI distress.

Vitamin E
1000.000 mg
adults NIH ODS / IOM

Applies to synthetic forms (dl-alpha-tocopherol). Risk of bleeding at high doses.

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