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Table 1
Estimated average daily vitamin C requirements, by age group and sex
| Age group | Milligrams per day† | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | |
| 1 to 3 | 13 | 13 |
| 4 to 8 | 22 | 22 |
| 9 to 13 | 39 | 39 |
| 14 to 18 | 63 | 56 |
| 19 or older | 75 | 60 |
| † 35 milligrams higher for smokers. Note: Excludes pregnant and breastfeeding women. Source: Reference 1. |
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