What is the recommended dosage of Vitamin C for a 9 year old child?

Can an excess of Vitamin C be harmful to children and adults? Does it affect the liver?

Answer:
You actually can overdosefrom too much Vitamin C supplements that result in abdominal cramping and diarrhea, among other unpleasant symptoms (although it is rare with the exception of pre-existing conditions such as renal disease, Vitamin C is fairly non-toxic). Vitamin C is present most in the liver, but an overdose usually affects the kidneys or increases iron absorption to a toxic level.
I am not sure what the dose is, but I'm assuming its right around 50mg for that age group. Just dispense a tasty Flinstone multi-vitamin and be done with it.

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