What is it?

Vitamin C (C), ascorbic acid, is a powerful essential nutrient. It is an antioxidant, it’s water soluble, it protects cells from free radicals, and it helps to support the body’s connective tissue. It is found in many fruits and vegetables. We do not make our own vitamin C so we must get it from an outside source.

Why take it?

• Boosts the immune system; helps to make the T cells fight off germs. Also helps to keep healthy cells going for a longer period of time.
• Prevents the common cold; this is a myth; however, it may shorten the time one is sick and lessen the symptoms.
• Prevent COVID-19; clinical trials are ongoing.
• Cancer: Because vitamin C helps to fight free radicals, it is thought that it may help to prevent cancer. There are multiple studies using high dose IV vitamin C alone and with other components. So far, they are inconclusive.
• Skin: without vitamin C we cannot produce collagen.
• Iron absorption: vitamin C helps with this process.
• Eyes: helps to prevent cataracts and slow down age related macular degeneration.
• Cardiovascular Disease (CVD); results are conflicting but may help to prevent or treat CVD.

How do I know I need it?

Most people in the USA are not deficient in vitamin C; however, Smokers, alcohol abusers, persons with eating disorders, the malnourished, those who do not eat enough fruits or vegetables might be low on this vitamin. In addition, stress can deplete C

How much do I need

Before starting any vitamin or supplement, check with your health care provider. The usual dose is 500-1000mg daily. If you decide to take it the following are minimum amounts to prevent deficiency.

Men: 90mg

Women: 75mg

Pregnant: 85mg

Lactating; 120mg

Smokers should increase the amount by 35mg. Smoking uses up C faster because smoking is toxic to cells.

What are the side effects?

Vitamin C is water soluble, so the body doesn’t keep it around for long. The half-life in plasma is estimated to be about 30 minutes. There is an upper limit of about 2000 mg per day. After that it may cause bloating, diarrhea, headaches, flushed skin, cramps or an upset stomach. Continuing high doses may cause kidney stones and kidney damage

Where do I get it?

It can be purchased almost anywhere but I do not recommend buying OTC vitamins or supplements. You never know if you are getting what you are paying for. If you are going to take these products, I recommend pharmaceutical grade products. These are “Certified” which means they have in them what they say they do. They must be purchased through a health care provider. I will place a link at the bottom this page. My favorite company is Xymogen. Their products are certified around the world and are made here in the USA. I use them for myself, my family, and my patients.

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