Is Vitamin C alone enough to boost my child’s immunity during this covid period?

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When it comes to Vitamin C intake for young children, is more necessarily better?

The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) includes the vitamin C we obtain from both the food we eat and any supplements that we take. Category Vitamin C: Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) 1-3 years: 15 mg/day 4-8 years: 25 mg/day 9-13 years: 45 mg/day Vitamin C supplements sometimes can cause stomach upset, heartburns, tummy cramps and headaches in some susceptible individuals. High doses of vitamin C can cause more intense symptoms, such as kidney stones and severe diarrhoea.

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Dr Beng Yeong Ng

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Are probiotics better than Vitamin C when it comes to building up immunity?

Hi Both work in different ways, Vitamin C tends to provide more generalised improvements in immunity whereas probiotics are more focussed on gut health. Both are useful to maintain your immunity and health.

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Dr Dinesh Sirisena

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