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Option 3 : 30 mg per day
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- Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient that plays a vital role in most of a baby's bodily functions.
- To maintain a healthy immune system it is necessary to increase the absorption of iron and produce collagen, which is the most abundant protein in the human body.
- Vitamin C is an essential nutrient, which means a baby's body cannot make it on its own. Therefore, they get it from the foods they eat every day.
- Vitamin C is a vital nutrient that supports immunity and collagen production. It also acts as an antioxidant which babies need 30-40 mg of vitamin C per day depending on their age.
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