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Prevention is always better than Cure: Immunity Boosting to Fight Infections
Open Journal of Medical Sciences
| Vol 1, Issue 1
Table 5. Recommended doses of vitamin Cin different ages including Pregnant and lactating woman
| Sl. No. | Age | Recommended dose | |
| Male | Female | ||
| 1. | 0 to 6 months | 40 mg (800IU) | 40 mg (800IU) |
| 2. | 7 to 12 months | 50 mg (1000IU) | 50 mg (1000IU) |
| 3. | 1 years to 3 years | 15 mg (300IU) | 15 mg (300IU) |
| 4. | 4 years to 8 years | 25 mg (500IU) | 25 mg (500IU) |
| 5. | 9 years to 13 years | 45 mg (900IU) | 45 mg (900IU) |
| 6. | 14 years to 18 years | 75 mg (1500IU) | 65 mg (1300IU) |
| 7. | Above 19 years | 90 mg (1800IU) | 75 mg (1500IU) |
| 8. | Pregnant woman | - | 80 mg (1600IU) |
| 9. | Lactating woman | - | 85 mg (1700IU) |
| 10. | Smokers | 35 mg (700 IU) | |