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Also known as: Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate
Strong evidence for immune support and antioxidant protection. May help recovery by reducing oxidative stress from intense training.
Amount
500-1000mg daily
Timing
With meals, any time of day
Notes
Higher doses during illness (up to 2000mg). Body excretes excess, so megadosing is wasteful.
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Essential for white blood cell function
Neutralizes free radicals from intense exercise
Required for connective tissue repair
Enhances non-heme iron uptake
GI upset at high doses
Stay at 500-1000mg or use buffered form
Kidney stones risk at very high doses
Do not exceed 2000mg/day long term
Useful. Immune system is stressed during aggressive cuts. Vitamin C helps maintain defenses.
General health support. Not directly anabolic but supports recovery and connective tissue.
$0.03-0.10
per day
Excellent value
Vitamin C is generally safe for daily use at recommended doses. Very safe. Water-soluble, so excess is excreted. Hard to overdose. Consult your doctor if you have existing health conditions or take medications.
The recommended timing for Vitamin C is With meals, any time of day. Consistency matters more than exact timing for most supplements.
Useful. Immune system is stressed during aggressive cuts. Vitamin C helps maintain defenses.
General health support. Not directly anabolic but supports recovery and connective tissue.
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