FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 C 1000 mg 4 to 20 + a day Chelator and main antioxidant in the blood. The ascorbyl palmitate, a fat soluble form of vitamin C completely protects blood fats against peroxyl free radical attack (20). It is the only antioxidant that can do this in the blood. Enhances the body's defense and healing mechanism, increases strength of scar tissue, reduces allergies, blood pressure and the effects of physical and mental stress, increases HDL/LDL ratio, and the production of collagen, lowers nitrosamines, blood clots, aids absorption of iron. It should be taken with vitamin E. Protects liver from viral and bacterial infection. Stimulates the adrenal glands to form hormones such as cortisone, a natural anti-inflammatory substance, and epinephrine, a nerve stimulant. Prevents many cancers, arthritis, scurvy, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, periodontal disease and some degenerative diseases of the brain. Several reports claimed that cancer can be cured by large doses of vitamin C taken either orally or intravenously. The collagen produced by vitamin C may encapsulate the tumor preventing its growth. Copper may also assist in the destruction of cancer cells. A gram of vitamin C per day lowers serum cholesterol by about 43 mg per deciliter (16) and a second gram might remove the guilt feeling and cholesterol that accompanies a five-egg omelet. Deficiency deters liver from converting cholesterol to bile. Destroyed by heat, alcohol, smoking, aspirin, estrogen, and oral contraceptives. For some, the ascorbate form of vitamin C may be better tolerated than ascorbic acid. Requires B6, B12, zinc, folic acid, choline and flavonoids for utilization. A correlation between low levels of ascorbic acid and high blood pressure has been reported. See lysine. Excess vitamin C may have a laxative effect. When this point is reached the dosage can be reduced slightly and later the dosage can be increased. Others report that the laxative effect is temporary. It has been reported that the bowel-tolerance limit was more than 200 grams per day for severely ill patients. The body's requirement for vitamin C, and bowel-tolerance limit, will increase upon exposure to conditions that effect the immune system, such as infectious disease, injury, cigarette smoke, mental and physical stress. This makes it very difficult for one to determine when and how much to increase one's intake of vitamin C. By taking four or five times the usual intake, at the first symptoms, the author has been able to avoid all illnesses. Ascorbic acid and the ascorbate forms of vitamin C are water soluble and are not stored in the body. Any excess over requirements is eliminated, mostly through the bladder where it destroys the carcinogens that cause bladder cancer. (17) The amount of vitamin C required varies from person to person by a factor of 20 to 100. Therefore it is impossible to specify a fixed amount that is correct for everybody. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 C 1000 mg 4 to 20 + a day Chelator and main antioxidant in the blood. The ascorbyl palmitate, a fat soluble form of vitamin C completely protects blood fats against peroxyl free radical attack (20). It is the only antioxidant that can do this in the blood. Enhances the body's defense and healing mechanism, increases strength of scar tissue, reduces allergies, blood pressure and the effects of physical and mental stress, increases HDL/LDL ratio, and the production of collagen, lowers nitrosamines, blood clots, aids absorption of iron. It should be taken with vitamin E. Protects liver from viral and bacterial infection. Stimulates the adrenal glands to form hormones such as cortisone, a natural anti-inflammatory substance, and epinephrine, a nerve stimulant. Prevents many cancers, arthritis, scurvy, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, periodontal disease and some degenerative diseases of the brain. Several reports claimed that cancer can be cured by large doses of vitamin C taken either orally or intravenously. The collagen produced by vitamin C may encapsulate the tumor preventing its growth. Copper may also assist in the destruction of cancer cells. A gram of vitamin C per day lowers serum cholesterol by about 43 mg per deciliter (16) and a second gram might remove the guilt feeling and cholesterol that accompanies a five-egg omelet. Deficiency deters liver from converting cholesterol to bile. Destroyed by heat, alcohol, smoking, aspirin, estrogen, and oral contraceptives. For some, the ascorbate form of vitamin C may be better tolerated than ascorbic acid. Requires B6, B12, zinc, folic acid, choline and flavonoids for utilization. A correlation between low levels of ascorbic acid and high blood pressure has been reported. See lysine. Excess vitamin C may have a laxative effect. When this point is reached the dosage can be reduced slightly and later the dosage can be increased. Others report that the laxative effect is temporary. It has been reported that the bowel-tolerance limit was more than 200 grams per day for severely ill patients. The body's requirement for vitamin C, and bowel-tolerance limit, will increase upon exposure to conditions that effect the immune system, such as infectious disease, injury, cigarette smoke, mental and physical stress. This makes it very difficult for one to determine when and how much to increase one's intake of vitamin C. By taking four or five times the usual intake, at the first symptoms, the author has been able to avoid all illnesses. Ascorbic acid and the ascorbate forms of vitamin C are water soluble and are not stored in the body. Any excess over requirements is eliminated, mostly through the bladder where it destroys the carcinogens that cause bladder cancer. (17) The amount of vitamin C required varies from person to person by a factor of 20 to 100. Therefore it is impossible to specify a fixed amount that is correct for everybody. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
