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Vitamin C is one of the most misunderstood nutrients in the carnivore space. This episode breaks down where vitamin C recommendations actually came from, why RDAs doubled in just 26 years, and how rising sugar intake likely drove that change. I share how glucose competes with vitamin C for absorption, why vitamin C was removed from modern nutrition labels, and why true deficiency is rare, even without fruits and vegetables.

I also address scurvy myths, the sailor paradox, breast milk’s low vitamin C content, and why many people thrive on a carnivore diet without supplementation. Finally, I cover when vitamin C may be appropriate (immune stress, adrenal strain, anemia, detox protocols) and why excess vitamin C can backfire by increasing oxalates and inflammation. 

Carnivore doesn’t fail because of a lack of vitamin C. But context, physiology, and restraint matter more than blanket supplementation. 

• History of vitamin C RDAs
• Sugar effects on vitamin C absorption
• FDA label changes removing vitamin C
• Vitamin C in meat diets
• Scurvy myths and sailor history
• Breast milk vitamin C levels
• Oxalates from excess ascorbic acid
• When vitamin C may help
• Dosing guidelines and supplement types

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• Carnivore Cure  
• Vitamin C Article 
• Vitamin A Video
• Liver and Vitamin A Toxicity
• EFH Personalized Health Plan
• How Much to Eat on a Carnivore Diet

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*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.