Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN: “Vitamin C is at the core of all these fascinating heart, joint, skin, immune, and neuroprotective benefits.”* 

Ferira, mbg's vice president of scientific affairs, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the biggest myths about vitamin C, plus:

- The best vitamin C-rich foods, other than citrus (~04:37)

- Risk factors that increase vitamin C insufficiency (~06:25)

- How to find a high-quality vitamin C supplement (~19:36)

- Why some vitamin C supplements can make you feel queasy (~28:10)

- The best time of day to take vitamin C (~29:24)

Referenced in the episode:

- mbg's vitamin C potency+

- mbg Podcast episode #315 and #361, with Ferira.

- A study showing 46% of U.S. adult population is failing to meet their vitamin C needs.

- A 2021 study showing 42% of U.S. adults are insufficient in vitamin C.

- An mbg article on the link between collagen and pelvic floor health.

- mbg's beauty & gut collagen+

- An mbg article on why you shouldn't wait to feel crappy to take vitamin C.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 

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