Vitamin C Foods and Skin: What to Put on Your Plate
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Vitamin C is needed to make collagen, a structural protein in skin. Bell peppers, strawberries, oranges, broccoli, and kiwifruit are practical food sources.
What to try with food
Add sliced bell peppers to a chickpea salad or serve strawberries with plain yogurt. Rotate sources during the week so you have options even when fresh fruit is expensive.
What to know about supplements
When comparing supplements, look at the milligrams of vitamin C per serving and count any vitamin C in your multivitamin. Getting enough vitamin C and taking a high dose are different goals.