DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS FROM PUBLISHED BOOKS, RESEARCH ARTICLES AND
JOURNALS:
Vitamin C must be consumed because the body can not manufacture it.
Oral dosages vary from author to author, but most "experts"
believe that the RDA of 60 mg's is not enough. 2,000 to 5,000 mgs
spread over the day, seems to be the consensus for optimum health.
A Powerful Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenger. It is
responsible for proper Repair and Growth of Tissues, adrenal gland
function, Burns and Injuries in the Body. Stimulates the Body to produce
anti-stress hormones and Interferon,
Collagen.
Necessary for the proper utilization of Phenylalanine, Folic Acid, and
Tyrosine, It protects the body from Pollution Toxins, Infections, Blood
Clotting and enhances Immune function, Helps to prevent scurvy,
Atherosclerosis, Undesirable Cholesterol Levels, Hypertension and may
reduce the risk of Cancer. Increases the absorption of Iron.
Vitamin
C interacts synergistically with Vitamin E,
When taken together they enhance each others effects
DEFICIENCY
SIGNS: INADEQUATE ENERGY LEVELS; POOR HEALING TIME, BLEEDING GUMS WHEN
BRUSHED; TOOTH LOSS, SUSCEPTIBLE TO INFECTIONS INCLUDING BRONCHIAL AND
COLDS, JOINT PAINS, ABNORMALLY EASY BRUISING.
VITAMIN
C IN HIGH DOSES MAY CAUSE DIARRHEA