Is this statement correct? Then why we have Vitamin C tablet that consist of 1000mg or 500mg and to be taken once daily. Will all this excessive vitamin C discharge from our body?
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Get the book by Bruce Miller, DDS, CNS.Cancer. Nutrition Answers. In it he talks about Vitamin C. Or Books by Dr Kenneth Cooper. The Anioxidant Revolution.60 mg is WAY too low. After you've read any of these books, pass it to the sadly misinformed nutritionist!
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Vitamin C is acidic and can change the excretion of ions in urine. The problem with vitamin C is that people frequently take a lot and 1 gr, for example, could skew your results.
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What should you look for?\n"Choose a multi that has about 100 percent of the Daily Value [DV] of most of the essential vitamins and minerals," advises Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, professor of nutrition at Tufts University. But don't expect it to have 100 percent of the DV of calcium, because that amount is too large to fit into a multi. And be sure to note the amount of vitamin A. "Taking more than 100 percent of the DV may cause bone fractures in postmenopausal women and is linked to birth defects," says Helen Delichatsios, MD, instructor of nutrition at Harvard Medical School. "To play it safe, select a multi that has part or all of its vitamin A as safer beta-carotene."\n\nDo you need a special formula?\nA basic multi is all you need unless you fall into a group with special vitamin/mineral requirements. Women who are or are trying to become pregnant should choose a prenatal supplement because it has higher-than-normal amounts of folic acid, iron, zinc, and calcium--all critical to healthy births. Men and women over 50 benefit from a "seniors" formula that has extra vitamin D, vitamin B12, and calcium. But most older people don't have to watch the iron content of their multi as carefully as you might think. "The evidence that supplemental iron might be a heart disease risk factor in men and postmenopausal women is mixed," says JoAnn Manson, MD, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and chief of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. "The small amount of iron [18 mg per day] from a standard multi is probably safe for most people." However, if you have hemochromatosis (iron overload), select an iron-free preparation.\n\nShould you choose all-natural, sugar-free, starch-free, or slow-release products?\nMany people prefer using products with all-natural ingredients or no sugar or starch. It's really a personal decision. But those terms don't mean the product is better absorbed. As for slow-release multis, Dr. Blumberg says there's not enough evidence that they offer any advantage to counter the extra cost.\n\nIs there any benefit from added lycopene and lutein?\nUnfortunately, the benefit is only minimal. Lycopene, lutein, and other carotenoids may help to lower the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer. However, the amounts that are found in most multis are quite low, says Dr. Blumberg. Although every little bit helps, you still need to eat lots of fruits and veggies to get optimal intakes of these important compounds.\n\nWhat about the other extras such as enzymes, green algae, EGCG, amino acids, or herbs such as ginkgo?\n"Stick with the basics; your multi doesn't need bells and whistles," says James Dillard, MD, professor of medicine at Columbia University. Why? There are decades of research on vitamins and minerals, but not much data on these extras. As for herbs, it may seem convenient and economical to get herbs in your multi, but Dr. Blumberg says it's not a good idea. "Herbs are not nutrients; they are taken for very specific effects in the body." \n\nHis advice: "If you want to take an herb such as ginkgo, then buy a product that contains only that and in the proper dosage."
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Be careful who you take advice from here because herbal supplements are wonderful but in certain combos can be dangerous despite being herbal. I currently take 5 herbal supplements every day but have consulted with my chiropractor and health care books before doing so. I am aware that taking X won't kill the effect of vitamin Z or cause an adverse effect. Don't risk your health or your money. Make sure you are getting good answers for this question.
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You can actually get more vitamins from the pills than from food.  But usually the vitamins are based on what people "should" be intaking daily from food.  But most people don't get nearly what they need.  It is a very good idea to use vitamin supplimnets if you feel you don't get enough.
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No.  Humans need to consume vitamin C unlike some animals whose bodies can manufacture it.
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I have been a nurse for over 25 years. It is known that liquid medications are better and more quickly absorbed by the body than pill form. Any multiple vitamin liquid will be about the same as the next, but be prepared- they taste absolutely nasty!!!!
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vitamin C is an antioxidant, that is also involved in the immune system.  if you're maintaining enough vitamin C in your body, then taking more is just going to make your urine very expensive, and you will simply excrete it.  having enough vitamin C will aid in warding off illnesses, but will not guarantee it.  not having enough may incline you towards becoming sick easier as your body's immune system isn't at it's fullest.  although, while you are sick, your body may use up more vitamin C as it's fighting off the infection, so that increasing your intake to offset the increased utilization would be recommended.\n\ncolds and flus are caused by viruses however, and so there is no direct relation between not getting sick and vitamin C (again this is in your case where you probably are fine).  to defeat a virus, your body must mount the appropriate defense - this based on your previous exposures and your immune system (which for unknown reasons can vary greatly from person to person).  viruses and colds are also shared by contact with infective agents.  perhaps the reason you did not get sick, was because you were not in direct contact with your bosses (typing on the same keyboard, sharing common space) or perhaps your hygiene is better (washing your hands for 30 seconds with soap and warm water, not touching your eyes and mouth).  Finally, you could have been exposed, but your body either recognized the virus and was able to mount a quick immune response, or your immune system is simply better at fighting off infection.  Note that by the time you start showing actual symptoms, the virus has already established itself.  The symptoms are your body's response to get rid of the virus (fever, runny nose, sore throat, etc).
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According to Wikipedia.org: "Vitamin C is recognized to be one of the least toxic substances known to medicine." There are possiblities of diarrhea and kidney stones according to the article.
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multivitamins consist of a bunch of vitamins and or minerals. usually with lower dosage than individual vitamins you take.....if u have never taken any vitamins, multivitaminsa great start...however, u need to consult doctors or nutritionist perhaps you need larger dosage of specific vitamins like C B or vitamin E
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Doesn't creatine naturally occur in our bodies when we eat lots of meat? I think that's correct, and if it is, then the FDA doesn't need to approve it and it obviously safe.\n\nDo a search for it... make sure.
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Vitamin C is a weak acid, called ascorbic acid or ascorbate. The active part of the substance is the ascorbate ion, which can express itself as either an acid or a salt of ascorbate that is neutral or slightly basic.
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Regardless of what supplement you choose, make sure the supplement is "Chelated". This means that it is tagged with an amino acid so that your body can actually recognize it, and absorb and use it. Most once a day type vitamin supplements that you can purchase off the shelf at any retail store are not chelated. If you are using a supplement that is not chelated, then you are putting it in one end, and flushing it when it comes out the other! That equates to nothing more than a waste of time and money. I personally have a complete wellness system that I use, and all of my family members use. It has truly impacted my overall health and well-being. Write me for more information!\n\nTina Hodges\nVisalusLHP@yahoo.com
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I take one everyday, but you really need to check with your doctor if you are going to take it indefinetly. I use the capsules.
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there is evidence vitamin C helps,  but its kinda misconstrued. many of the studies that have found it to be effective in preventing colds were done on highly stressed groups like soldiers in training and endurance athletes. so if youre under a lot of physical stress, it might help you out. but for the average joe it doesnt do much to prevent colds.\n\na lot of people swear airborne and zicam.... i dont think there is much evidence airborne works at all. its pretty much an overpriced multivitamin. if you look at the back of an original zicam it says the active ingredient is "Zincus Gloconorium" which sounds fancy, but its really just latin for zinc gluconate (which is the zinc supplement that is in multi vitamins and zinc supplements). some studies say zinc works, some say it doesnt work any better than a sugar pill, so the jury is out. if you want to try zinc id use zinc lozenges like Halls zinc cough drops or Cold Eeze (as directed on the package), theyre a lot cheaper than zicam. plus people are suing zicam because people who use the nostril swabs heavily are claiming to have lost their smell, dont know if there is any truth to that or not.
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Hi Bunny!  This is an interesting problem.  "Theoretically" an allergy to vitamin C might kill you because the allergic reaction would destroy your body's stores of vitamin C and you would die from scurvy.  How do you know it is vitamin C you are allergic to and not some other component in the citrus fruits and supplements?\n\nWhat symptoms do you get?  Are they immediate  (minutes to 1 or 2 hours) or delayed (several hours to days later)?\n\nYou also note  that you are lactose intolerant.  This can be caused by Celiac Disease (CD).  CD can lead to many food allergies/intolerances because it damages your small intestine leading to Intestinal Hyperpermeability (increased 'leakage' of large molecules through the intestine and into the blood where the immune system recognizes them as 'foreign' and attacks).\n\nCeliac Disease is an autoimmune disease that attacks and damages the lining of the small intestine.  Lactase (the enzyme that digests lactose) becomes deficient because it is produced by the lining of the small intestine that is being destroyed.  CD is caused by an allergy to the proteins gluten/gliadin that are found in wheat, rye and barley.  It can be tested for by simple blood tests.  You will need to find a doc with good knowledge in this field - someone who diagnoses and treats CD regularly.\n\nGood Luck!
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i like this stuff called emergen-C. it has 1000mg of vit c and all the b-complex vitamins. you pour it into a little water where it fizzes. it is well absorbed by the body that way.\n\nthe most important thing is to drink lots of water, eat healthy foods (non-processed) and get the proper amount of rest.