Most people who eat a normal diet do not need extra ascorbic acid.
"And, oh, your rhubarb does look as if it needs acid!"
Woodstock maybe, but who needs acid when your own unconscious mind can conjure up a head trip like that one?
Pregnant women also need folic acid throughout pregnancy to support rapid cell production.
I need them to be able to distinguish nuances, like when something needs acid: Do they suggest orange or vinegar?
How much folic acid do I need in my diet?
How much folic acid you need: 400 micrograms per day for women 14 and older.
Some people may need folic acid or vitamin B12 supplements, too.
This does not need acid to be absorbed, so it works well for anyone with achlorhydria.
People don't taste a dish and think, ah, this needs acid.