According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, fruits and vegetables are the best source of vitamin C- not supplements. (1)
Although vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin, meaning any excess should be excreted out, there is some evidence that excessive vitamin C can be toxic.(1) The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends meeting nutritional needs primarily through foods both to maximize absorption of the vitamin, as well as to minimize the risk for toxicity.(1)
Do strawberries have vitamin C?
You betcha! A serving of 8 large strawberries are packed with a full day’s worth of vitamin C.
Research is ongoing to examine the effects of strawberries’ vitamin C working in synergy with their fiber, nitrates, and other antioxidants to positively impact type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s dementia risk factors.