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I heard that people with hemochromatosis should avoid vitamin C; what about the C content in fruits and vegetables?

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I heard that people with hemochromatosis should avoid vitamin C; what about the C content in fruits and vegetables?

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It is true that ascorbic acid increases the absorption of iron, but the amount of vitamin C in fruits and vegetables should not be a concern. Supplemental vitamin C, however, should be limited to no more than 200 milligrams per dose and taken between meals.