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I don't, but my needs are higher than average. A whale ago I purchased two supplements (by Northeast Pharmaceutical Group and DSM) to compare with foods. I commented this with one of our gurus. Both had decent lab analysis (which makes us question their validity), however the first was nasty (darker appearance and strange effects), I would rather get by with low dietary intakes than use it; the other was alright but behaved differently than foods. It's better if you can afford the food-based options, not a lot will be required if you distribute it wisely throughout the day. In case you have to opt for synthetic, it's worth trying to add it to some juice (such as orange) in hopes that the protective plant nutrients help to prevent adverse interactions with ascorbic acid. I suspect that large amounts of juice won't be good because minimizing the time it takes to digest must contribute to the prevention. These are speculations.Hi @Amazoniac, do you take supplemental vitamin C? If so, which one do you take, and how much?
Why, could you elaborate?(which makes us question their validity)
How do you know the effects you ascribe to foods aren’t caused by things other than ascorbic acid in them? What made you question supplement’s effects, what were your expectations?the other was alright but behaved differently than foods.
There was a marked difference in effect from two products with a similar analysis, it's not a guarantee.Why, could you elaborate?
On the best case scenario, there is factors in them that allow you to metabolize it better, so they can't be ignored because obtaining it isolated would be an inferior option. It's probable that the benefits still outweigh the potential issues.How do you know the effects you ascribe to foods aren’t caused by things other than ascorbic acid in them? What made you question supplement’s effects, what were your expectations?
I would add it to taste in moderate amounts of juice when you is about to drink it, away from meals. Taste, because it will guide on the optimal dose; moderate amounts of juice, due to the reasons mentioned above; for immediate consumption and away from meals, to prevent degradation and adverse interactions.Another question: do you think vitamin C supplements shouldn’t be taken after a meal, because they can interact with the metals in the food, and also increase the absorption of iron? When is the best time to take it?
Hi Janelle! :) When your anxiety attacks were at their worst, did you have shortness of breath and if so, did you notice vitamin C helped to resolve it?Just chiming in to say I take 4 g ascorbic acid with baking soda in the morning before my banana. I think there are interactions with food that is probably best to avoid.
Yes shortness of breath was one of the most scary symptoms, well I'd say it was more air hunger where you feel like you can't get a good breath but that's basically hyperventilation, so at my worst I had to breathe in a bag to prevent panic. I think vitamin C has been one of the best things I've used. Can't say for sure it stopped the anxiety attacks themselves, but it definitely helps anxiety.Hi Janelle! :) When your anxiety attacks were at their worst, did you have shortness of breath and if so, did you notice vitamin C helped to resolve it?
Great for infections and cancer. Haven't had to deal with either of those so have not tested.Has anyone had iv drip of vitamin c I would love to know what that is like to have but it's so expensive, just looked online place in London 350 pounds for one treatment 37.5grams .
Perfect! Thank you! Yes, I agree that it's one of the scariest symptoms. I found myself unable to breath one night at the end of September and was in and out of the hospital most of October due to passing out daily. I finally got my doctor to prescribe me NDT after tests came back positive for Hashi's, and the syncope episodes stopped within a day of starting my first dose but I'm still fighting for air periodically throughout the day so I'll try loading up on vitamin C. Thanks again! :)Yes shortness of breath was one of the most scary symptoms, well I'd say it was more air hunger where you feel like you can't get a good breath but that's basically hyperventilation, so at my worst I had to breathe in a bag to prevent panic. I think vitamin C has been one of the best things I've used. Can't say for sure it stopped the anxiety attacks themselves, but it definitely helps anxiety.
I'm sorry to hear that Air hunger is definitely a symptom of thyroid disease so I can't say that vitamin C cures thyroid disease especially if your diet is already high in it, but I found it to be really great at lowering inflammation levels which I thought might be an issue with my anxiety. Plus it's an electron donor so it provides energy that your body might be struggling with producing. Plus with a high carotenoid or retinol diet you need more of the other supporting nutrients.Perfect! Thank you! Yes, I agree that it's one of the scariest symptoms. I found myself unable to breath one night at the end of September and was in and out of the hospital most of October due to passing out daily. I finally got my doctor to prescribe me NDT after tests came back positive for Hashi's, and the syncope episodes stopped within a day of starting my first dose but I'm still fighting for air periodically throughout the day so I'll try loading up on vitamin C. Thanks again! :)
Thanks, Janelle. I appreciate that. :) I was hoping that it would help the adrenals since they have an affinity for C and the syncope episodes always start off as adrenaline attacks but you're right, I already get a lot of it from my diet alone. I suppose it will just take more time on thyroid and filling nutritional deficiencies for the air hunger to fully resolve. I thought because of my size and history of hypoglycemia that 6oz of meat a day was plenty but tests showed I'm deficient in phosphate so I've been making sure to have a lot more and it has definitely been helping.I'm sorry to hear that Air hunger is definitely a symptom of thyroid disease so I can't say that vitamin C cures thyroid disease especially if your diet is already high in it, but I found it to be really great at lowering inflammation levels which I thought might be an issue with my anxiety. Plus it's an electron donor so it provides energy that your body might be struggling with producing. Plus with a high carotenoid or retinol diet you need more of the other supporting nutrients.
Yes it definitely helps adrenals too. That's great meat has been helping you! It is very grounding for a lot of people.Thanks, Janelle. I appreciate that. :) I was hoping that it would help the adrenals since they have an affinity for C and the syncope episodes always start off as adrenaline attacks but you're right, I already get a lot of it from my diet alone. I suppose it will just take more time on thyroid and filling nutritional deficiencies for the air hunger to fully resolve. I thought because of my size and history of hypoglycemia that 6oz of meat a day was plenty but tests showed I'm deficient in phosphate so I've been making sure to have a lot more and it has definitely been helping.
woot woot!It's rare to find publications acknowledging this:
- Vitamin C and Neutrophil Function: Findings from Randomized Controlled Trials
"Meta-analyses have indicated that vitamin C intakes of at least 200 mg/day can decrease the risk of acquiring respiratory infections [56, 57], however, gram doses of vitamin C are required once an infection has taken hold, due to increased requirements for the vitamin [10, 58]."