Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Kelly If you can handle Ascorbic acid use that. It's cheaper as well. But if you don't like the acidic taste try sodium ascorbate. Regards Graeme Ellis The Goldfields Western Australia - " Kelly " <parnham Monday, May 24, 2004 11:57 AM Vitamin C > When taking large doses of Vitamin C orally, is any particular form > preferable? Should you use Sodium Ascorbate or Calcium Ascorbate? > Is one easier on the tummy than the other? > > Thanks, > > Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 too much will cause diarrhea so you need to increase amount slowly until you reach bowel tolerance - that would be your limited daily intake. - genevive32 Tuesday, October 14, 2008 7:57 PM Vitamin C Is there a such thing as taking to much vitamin C? I am currently taking 1700mg a day and was thinking of upping it to 2000mg for my asthma. Any thoughts on this? Thanks, Genevive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 If you take too much vitamin C you will get diarrhea. Otherwise it will not hurt you. When you are sick, you need more. You are nowhere near an amount that might be too much. Linda genevive32 <genevive32 Tuesday, October 14, 2008 4:57:51 PM Vitamin C Is there a such thing as taking to much vitamin C? I am currently taking 1700mg a day and was thinking of upping it to 2000mg for my asthma. Any thoughts on this? Thanks, Genevive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Yes the signs to look for is loose watery stools and sometimes a rash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 I've heard to take as much as your bowels can handle. I have taken 2000 + before. hugs Micki Health Eating and Living Together http://health. <http://health.he2gether_/> he2gether_/ My brother's online store check it out http://cardinalchristmas.com/ _____ On Behalf Of genevive32 Tuesday, October 14, 2008 7:58 PM Vitamin C Is there a such thing as taking to much vitamin C? I am currently taking 1700mg a day and was thinking of upping it to 2000mg for my asthma. Any thoughts on this? Thanks, Genevive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 That shouldn't be a problem, Genevive, though, of course, everyone is different. But I believe vitamin C is pretty safe. You generally just eliminate what you can't use. What sometimes is recommended, to find out the highest dose you can tolerate, is to increase the amount each day until you reach the point where it gives you diarrhea. Then back off to the previous amount, and you have *your* dose. I always take 1,000 mg. a day, and I up that to 2,000-3,000 mg. a day, sometimes even a little more, if I feel a cold or something might be brewing. Cindy Cindy Kirchhoff Holistic wellness coach http://LivinginRhyme.com Reclaim your power and your passion for life; Reclaim your health , " genevive32 " <genevive32 wrote: > > Is there a such thing as taking to much vitamin C? I am currently > taking 1700mg a day and was thinking of upping it to 2000mg for my > asthma. Any thoughts on this? Thanks, Genevive > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 , " Marci " <twilli55 wrote: > > Does anyone know what the best form of vitamin c is to take? I prefer > the powder/crystals and the chewable for my son but there are so many > different kinds--absorbic acid, sodium absorbate, calcium absorbate, > etc...what kind is the best? Keep in mind that I want something as > natural as possible with no wheat, preservatives, preferable > vegetarian kind-you get the picture. Thanks you all. > > Marci Marci, In my opinion the best form of C for daily use is any whole food form. When you eat your vitamins in a whole food basis you get the isolated so-called active ingredient, but also the many co-factors that get discovered more slowly. Do you remember the kerfaffle around Beta Carotene experiments in Finland? The media was almost reporting that Beta Carotene causes cancer. It turned out that Beta Carotene works much better together with other food stuffs. What else is new! I have a friend whose whole system got severely damaged by industrial poisoning, never mind the details now. This woman knows her stuff. After many years of study and observing herself she has found that eating huge amounts of anti-oxidant foods works better for her than isolated vitamins. She has a big bowl of cooked carrots for breakfast. To get back to Vitamin C: The richest source of Vitamin C is Camu Camu, a tiny berry from the Amazon Rainforest. It has an uplifting feeling that goes way beyond the basic vitamin C. It is a rich source of several mood-lifting amino acids. I got to know it through " Pure Camu " from Amazon Herb Company. Superb quality, but overpackaged in single serving pouches. Almost as good and available in bulk for a fraction of the price is http://naturalzing.com You might also look at the website of Dr. Ben Kim, he has another natural Vitamin C product. http://drbenkim.com An exception to the " get it from food " rule might be made when you want to use huge amounts of Vitamin C for a medical condition. In that case, I think of the isolated vitamin as a benign kind of drug. Lots of information on that at http://drbate.com But for ordinary life, think whole, think food. Ien in the Kootenays, heading over to Natural Zing herself http://freegreenliving.com http://wildwholefoods.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 , " genevive32 " <genevive32 wrote: > > Is there a such thing as taking to much vitamin C? I am currently > taking 1700mg a day and was thinking of upping it to 2000mg for my > asthma. Any thoughts on this? Thanks, Genevive > People who use Vitamin C therapeutically (as opposed to daily supplementation) recommend going up " to bowel tolerance " . When you start having diarrhea, your body is saturated. The amount is individual. Don't be afraid to experiment. C is water soluble, your body gets rid of excess. You can find out more at the orthomolecular group in . Ien in the Kootenays, getting C from the Kale garden http://freegreenliving.com http://wildwholefoods.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 I've been taking large amounts of supplements, including vitamin C for decades. I would LOVE to get my nutrients from whole foods and stop taking pills. Where I get stuck is the amount of vitamin C, for example, in foods versus a pill. If I stop taking 3000 mg of vitamin C in pill form, even eating high vitamin C foods, I won't be getting nearly that much. Are nutrients in food so much more effective that a little in food is better than a lot in a pill? Probably so, because the days I feel the best are the days when I realize I've forgotten to take my supplements. But I'm so used to deciding if I've had enough of a particular nutrient by how many milligrams I've swallowed, that how will I know if I've had enough to prevent the next dis-ease if I'm relying only on foods? Linda Ieneke <ienvan Wednesday, October 15, 2008 11:18:56 AM Re: Vitamin C , " Marci " <twilli55@.. .> wrote: > > Does anyone know what the best form of vitamin c is to take? I prefer > the powder/crystals and the chewable for my son but there are so many > different kinds--absorbic acid, sodium absorbate, calcium absorbate, > etc...what kind is the best? Keep in mind that I want something as > natural as possible with no wheat, preservatives, preferable > vegetarian kind-you get the picture. Thanks you all. > > Marci Marci, In my opinion the best form of C for daily use is any whole food form. When you eat your vitamins in a whole food basis you get the isolated so-called active ingredient, but also the many co-factors that get discovered more slowly. Do you remember the kerfaffle around Beta Carotene experiments in Finland? The media was almost reporting that Beta Carotene causes cancer. It turned out that Beta Carotene works much better together with other food stuffs. What else is new! I have a friend whose whole system got severely damaged by industrial poisoning, never mind the details now. This woman knows her stuff. After many years of study and observing herself she has found that eating huge amounts of anti-oxidant foods works better for her than isolated vitamins. She has a big bowl of cooked carrots for breakfast. To get back to Vitamin C: The richest source of Vitamin C is Camu Camu, a tiny berry from the Amazon Rainforest. It has an uplifting feeling that goes way beyond the basic vitamin C. It is a rich source of several mood-lifting amino acids. I got to know it through " Pure Camu " from Amazon Herb Company. Superb quality, but overpackaged in single serving pouches. Almost as good and available in bulk for a fraction of the price is http://naturalzing. com You might also look at the website of Dr. Ben Kim, he has another natural Vitamin C product. http://drbenkim. com An exception to the " get it from food " rule might be made when you want to use huge amounts of Vitamin C for a medical condition. In that case, I think of the isolated vitamin as a benign kind of drug. Lots of information on that at http://drbate. com But for ordinary life, think whole, think food. Ien in the Kootenays, heading over to Natural Zing herself http://freegreenliv ing.com http://wildwholefoo ds.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Vitamin C and E supplements have been shown to interfere with the effectiveness of statin drugs. So if you are taking statins to lower cholesterol or C-Reactive Protein you might want to consult with a physician about this. Richard Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth. ---Pema Chödrön Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Thanks everyone for your input. I'm still only on 1700mg a day. I will try increasing it a little and see what happens. Genevive --- On Wed, 10/15/08, kiaradaze <ckirchhoff wrote: kiaradaze <ckirchhoff Re: Vitamin C Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 1:45 PM That shouldn't be a problem, Genevive, though, of course, everyone is different. But I believe vitamin C is pretty safe. You generally just eliminate what you can't use. What sometimes is recommended, to find out the highest dose you can tolerate, is to increase the amount each day until you reach the point where it gives you diarrhea. Then back off to the previous amount, and you have *your* dose. I always take 1,000 mg. a day, and I up that to 2,000-3,000 mg. a day, sometimes even a little more, if I feel a cold or something might be brewing. Cindy Cindy Kirchhoff Holistic wellness coach http://LivinginRhym e.com Reclaim your power and your passion for life; Reclaim your health , " genevive32 " <genevive32@ ...> wrote: > > Is there a such thing as taking to much vitamin C? I am currently > taking 1700mg a day and was thinking of upping it to 2000mg for my > asthma. Any thoughts on this? Thanks, Genevive > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Hi Marci, If you are going to supplement vitamin C it is always best to use it in its natural form not a synthetic version. Natural vitamin C is more easily used by the body and more benifical for cardiovascular health, anti-aging and immune support. Camu Camu has 30 times the vitamin C of oranges and more than any other known plant including acai and gogi berries. I use a drink call Pure Camu that is the whole dried fruit that you put into a bottle of water. Each fresh pack has 1000 milligrams of vitamin C and since it is natural the body gets more benefit than in your 1500 mg of synthetic C. A side benefit is that Camu affects the serotonin levels in the brain and acts as a mood elevator. All the best, claire http://eatwildherbs.com , Jenifer <genevive32 wrote: > > Thanks everyone for your input. I'm still only on 1700mg a day. I will try increasing it a little and see what happens. Genevive > > > > --- On Wed, 10/15/08, kiaradaze <ckirchhoff wrote: > kiaradaze <ckirchhoff > Re: Vitamin C > > Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 1:45 PM > > > > > That shouldn't be a problem, Genevive, though, of course, everyone is > > different. But I believe vitamin C is pretty safe. You generally just > > eliminate what you can't use. > > > > What sometimes is recommended, to find out the highest dose you can > > tolerate, is to increase the amount each day until you reach the point > > where it gives you diarrhea. Then back off to the previous amount, and > > you have *your* dose. > > > > I always take 1,000 mg. a day, and I up that to 2,000-3,000 mg. a day, > > sometimes even a little more, if I feel a cold or something might be > > brewing. > > > > Cindy > > > > Cindy Kirchhoff > > Holistic wellness coach > > http://LivinginRhym e.com > > > > Reclaim your power and your passion for life; > > Reclaim your health > > > > , " genevive32 " > > <genevive32@ ...> wrote: > > > > > > Is there a such thing as taking to much vitamin C? I am currently > > > taking 1700mg a day and was thinking of upping it to 2000mg for my > > > asthma. Any thoughts on this? Thanks, Genevive > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Actually Statin drugs deplete Co Enzyme A Co Enxyme Q10 Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid (found in Bee Pollen Vitamin D (Cod liver Oil ; egg yolks cooked Vitamin E is 100 % safe; where do you get your information on The C?--- In , " RNR " <rnr4biz wrote: > > Vitamin C and E supplements have been shown to interfere with the effectiveness of statin drugs. So if you are taking statins to lower cholesterol or C-Reactive Protein you might want to consult with a physician about this. > > Richard > > Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth. > > ---Pema Chödrön > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I would like to recommend a little caution. I have read that if a person's body gets used to processing huge amounts of vitamin C every day, and the supply is reduced suddenly that rebound scurvy can result. Blessings, Belial the Uncouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Below are some links to research articles on the effect of Vitamin C & E on statin drugs as well as the depleting effect statin drugs have on certain antioxidants. These should be replenished from foods and NOT supplements. Though I enjoy the wealth of information of this group, one of the things I do find problematic is that some tend to believe the research or studies that only support their beliefs. At one time coffee and chocolate were thought to be evil foods in all the health food cook books and articles. Of course, now research has proven just the opposite when they are ingested in moderation. The debate over prescription drugs vs. non prescribed treatments is a personal one. I opt for both as I am not willing to take chances with my health though I will always opt for a non prescription treatment if it works. I also won't take responsibility for telling someone what they should or should not take. I am not about to take responsibility for someone's health or life. Not everything works for everyone, there are just too many variables. We also have to be cognizant that there can be contraindications with food or supplements and prescribed medications. Also taking 1000mg of Vitamin C in a tablet form is a manufactured supplement despite its source. http://adam.about.com/care/cholesterol/Drug-treatments-Statins.htm http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/riskfactors/a/antiox.htm Richard Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth. ---Pema Chödrön Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Wow isn't that too much? I mean taxing on your kidneys, just wondering, I'm on 3gms and slowly moving up but not sure whether to move up bowel tolerance, how do you know what your apricot kernel tolerance is, probably when you end up in hospital, lol - I mean I am on 50 some days but then reduce to 30'ish. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 If you feel good then that's the only sign you need that whatever level of vitamin C you're taking is good. 10grams is definitely not too much. Same logic applied to apricot kernels. But you need to make sure you're taking the right kind of vitamin C ( sodium ascorbate or ascorbic acid but not calcium ascorbate or ester-C forms)JonathanJonathan Chamberlain www.fightingcancer.com--- On Wed, 11/12/08, gerald.fiore <Dukka88 wrote:gerald.fiore <Dukka88 Re: Vitamin Coleander soup Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 1:36 AM Wow isn't that too much? I mean taxing on your kidneys, just wondering, I'm on 3gms and slowly moving up but not sure whether to move up bowel tolerance, how do you know what your apricot kernel tolerance is, probably when you end up in hospital, lol - I mean I am on 50 some days but then reduce to 30'ish. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I was wondering what is wrong with the calcium ascorbate form of VitC-both myself & all my dogs are taking the calcium ascorbate- thanx Joyce In a message dated 11/12/2008 3:51:02 A.M. Central Standard Time, jonomark33 writes: But you need to make sure you're taking the right kind of vitamin C ( sodium ascorbate or ascorbic acid but not calcium ascorbate or ester-C formsGet the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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