The Stuff We're Made Of: VitaminCVitaminC: Needed for collagen formation, healthy teeth and gums, strong bones, normal vision, detoxification of pathogens, allergy prevention, fatigue prevention.
Deficiency symptoms include bleeding gums
VitaminC Protects Marathoners From Catching Colds
that a diet heavy in VitaminC offers more aid to endurance athletes than the rest of the population when warding off the common cold. Studies show that VitaminC was protective for people who regularly submit
VitaminC to fight influenza
Apart from its usual benefits, VitaminC is also believed to helpful in fighting influenza. I do not quite understand how. I have learned that it is said to stimulate anti-bodies that help our body fight
AscorbicAcid Flush
VitaminC has potent antiviral and immune-boosting properties. I find that, when I feel like I'm coming down with any illness, taking 1,000 milligrams of vitaminC per hour prevents the illness from
Too Much of a Good Thing
-C. They have some ridiculous dosage of VitaminC, like 1000% percent or something. And check... a day.
A friend pointed out to me that this was dangerous. I was like, 'What' No way. It's VitaminC
