What will 3000 mg of vitamin C do? Potential Effects and Risks
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Pharmacokinetic studies have shown that orally administered vitamin C is poorly absorbed when taken in very high doses, with absorption efficiency decreasing significantly over 1,000 mg. If you take 3000 mg of vitamin C, your body will only absorb a fraction, with the unabsorbed portion causing various gastrointestinal issues as it moves through your digestive system.
