Supplements of vitamin C may be recommended for the following conditions.
A) To prevent or treat rickets or osteomalacia
B) Vascular disorders, such as Raynaud's disease, and to lower blood lipid levels
C) Treatment of scurvy and for hemodialysis patients
D) Pregnant or lactating women and postmenopausal women

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Vitamin C is essential for the treatment of scurvy, a disease caused by a deficiency of this vitamin. It is also beneficial for hemodialysis patients to prevent vitamin C deficiency due to the dialysis process. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because vitamin D, not vitamin C, is used to prevent or treat rickets and osteomalacia; there is limited evidence that vitamin C specifically benefits vascular disorders like Raynaud's disease or significantly lowers blood lipid levels; and while pregnant or lactating women and postmenopausal women have increased nutritional needs, vitamin C supplementation is not specifically recommended for these groups over the general population without a diagnosed deficiency or increased risk.

Supplements of Vitamin C May Be Recommended for the Following