Smokers and Vitamins

Ukraine
November 28, 2008 11:52am CST
hello,u know, smoking interfers the absorption of many vitamins,especially vitamin C.Folic acid supplements should be necessary for all smokers.Daily recommended vitamin C allowance is 75mg (women) 95mg(men), smokers need an additional 35mg. I think instead of taking supplements,most smokers should have their diets rich in fresh citrus fruits and leafy vegetables.
2 responses
Just an Ordinary Owl?
@owlwings (43902)
• Cambridge, England
28 Nov 08
I take at least 1000mg of Vitamin C daily. More than that will not do a great deal of harm but can cause diarrhoea symptoms. I'm a smoker (I regret to say) so I'm aware that I need more than usual. I'm also aware that just 'taking the tablets' isn't enough. Fresh fruit and vegetables have many more essential nutrients and antioxidants besides just ascorbic acid!
dinkan53
@dinkan53 (99)
• Ukraine
30 Nov 08
You know oranges contains a lot of vitamin c,instead of taking some tabs have 1 big glass of orange juice everyday and its enough for u.I was a smoker this is the 7th month without not even a single pufff......
besthope44
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
3 Jun 10
Well i hate smoking and dont understand how people get addicted knowing its harmful. But thats really nice information you shared which can make them better.