Below are a few highlights of the topics we touch on:

Vitamin C and Scurvy.

Vitamin C’s role:

As an antioxidant bolstering glutathione.

In collagen formation, strengthening connective tissue, and reducing skin wrinkles.

As a histamine scavenger.

Humans ability to synthesize vitamin C and the ability to have a vitamin C deficiency.

Role that doctors plays in prescribing vitamin C for a vitamin C deficiency.

Vitamin C may not be patented unless it is changed into a synthetic form.

Medical literature on Vitamin C (1) (2).

High dosages of vitamin C that medical literature suggests.

Forms of vitamin C supplementation*:

Threshold controlled vitamin C such as Super C.

Powder form of Vitamin C such as PERQUE Potent C Guard Powder.

Suggestion to take powder form with a protein shake and Stress Pack.

Factors that affect different brands of vitamin C supplements.

*consult with a medical professional before taking any nutrition supplements

References

1) Stone, Irwin. The Healing Factor Vitamin C Against Disease. The Putnam Publishing Group. 1972.

2) Pauling, Linus. Vitamin C the Common Cold and the Flu. W H Freeman & Co; First Printing Edition (November 1, 1976).

3) Taylor T. [executive producer]. 2010. ‘Living Proof’ 60 Minutes (New Zealand). [Television Series].

4) Hickey, Steve. Roberts, Hilary. Ascorbate The Science of Vitamin C. LULU (May 20, 2004).