Vitamin C?

The one vitamin I haven't paid much attention since surgery is Vitamin C.  I currently don't take any stand alone C, it is included in multivitamin but I only get 120mg per day that way.

Do I need additional C supplementation?

Vitamin C aids in the absorption of iron.  I take extra C with my iron (now that I'm finally taking the right type of iron).  If you're taking Heme iron though, Vitalady told me heme iron doesn't like Vitamin C so you wouldn't want to take those together.  What does your C look like on your latest labs? 

i take Bifera iron it has both Heme and Non heme so you do not need to take Vit C with it.
I do not take a stand alone C and for me i have been ok with the C i get in my Multi vitamin

Your labs should tell you the story if you need more or not 

Good Luck

Thanks guys. You're right - I'll check my labs next time. It's been a while since I had a full set and I'm due for them soon. Do you know if the Vitamin C is one of those area where if we are on the low end of normal we (as RNY peeps) aren't really "normal" and need to supplement anyway?