In most cases, the problem is that Vitamin C is dramatically underdosed. If at least 2000mg were used instead of at least 200mg, the outcome would have been significantly different. Therapeutic doses of Vitamin C can start from 6000mg per day. There are even cases of practitioners administering their patients 30000mg or more daily for certain therapies. For daily maintenance purposes, though, one could take 1000mg to 3000mg daily. 200mg per day is like pissing in the ocean! Waste of time!C Is for Colds
Even if a vitamin does no harm, it may do, well, nothing. Take the ever popular myth that popping vitamin C will stave off colds. A review of 30 studies involving more than 11,000 people who took at least 200 mg of vitamin C daily found that it offered little protection in reducing the length or severity of common colds for most people. It did work for some people, such as marathon runners and skiers, who undergo periods of high stress, but the study’s authors say the rest of us shouldn’t bother taking it.
That was the problem right there. I didn;t read the whole thing but that caught my eye.
I am not sure who sponsored that study. It would not be entirely responsible to seriously argue that multivitamins and minerals do not work. An argument like that would be hard to sustain. Besides, respected orthomolecular researchers have long advised against overdosing Vitamins A (Beta Carotene), E, Selenium, Folic Acid, Iron, Zinc, and Niacin. So that was no new insight!
True except it is the Retinol form of vitamin A that causes problems. Beta carotene is converted into vitamin A when the body needs it. Excess will only result in an orange skin color.I am not sure who sponsored that study. It would not be entirely responsible to seriously argue that multivitamins and minerals do not work. An argument like that would be hard to sustain. Besides, respected orthomolecular researchers have long advised against overdosing Vitamins A (Beta Carotene), E, Selenium, Folic Acid, Iron, Zinc, and Niacin. So that was no new insight!
Don't say that. I'm starting isotretinoin next week!:frustrate:True except it is the Retinol form of vitamin A that causes problems. Beta carotene is converted into vitamin A when the body needs it. Excess will only result in an orange skin color.
If I remember correctly, Accutane contains a derivative of Retinoic Acid which would not make you turn a Garfieldesh color since it's not a photosynthetic pigment like beta carotene.Don't say that. I'm starting isotretinoin next week!:frustrate:
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