| Whether its part of a multivitamin or one of | | | | chemotherapy drugs, some types of antacids, |
| those orange flavored chewables, a lot of Vitamin | | | | protease inhibitors, some antibiotics and Coumodin |
| C gets consumed in the United States every | | | | (also known as warfarin). If you take any |
| year. Most of it is taken during the fall and winter, | | | | medications, speak to your doctor before taking a |
| when weather conditions cause us to remain in | | | | C supplement. |
| doors and in close proximity for extended lengths | | | | 4) Can I take too much? Yes and no. An |
| of time. This should arouse some questions in | | | | occasional overdose won't be much of a problem, |
| your mind. Is it safe? Is it effective? Does it | | | | as it gets excreted. You may experience nausea, |
| interact with any medications? Can I take too | | | | vomiting, diarrhea, a headache and other |
| much? If so, what will happen? Here are a few | | | | symptoms, but once the excess amounts have |
| answers to these questions. | | | | been eliminated, these disappear. Continual |
| 1) Is it safe? In normal supplement amounts, | | | | overdoses can cause problems bigger problems. |
| Vitamin C is safe. It is a water soluble vitamin, so | | | | One of them is kidney damage. It is advisable |
| most of the time what you don't need isn't | | | | that you stay within the normal parameters |
| stored in your body, it's excreted. | | | | suggested on the label. |
| 2) Is it effective? To prevent colds or get you | | | | If you have questions about how much Vitamin C |
| over them faster...not really. Oh, if you are under | | | | you should take, speak to your doctor. You may |
| extreme stress, say you're competing in an Iron | | | | also be referred to a nutritionist, who can help |
| Man contest, it may cut the likelihood of catching | | | | you plan a diet that will meet all of your nutrition |
| one. Unfortunately, the rest of us won't see much | | | | needs. It's a good idea to tell both the doctor and |
| of a benefit. Drinking the juice will do more good, | | | | the nutritionist about your medical background. |
| as it provides your body with extra fluids. | | | | This includes any medical conditions you have an |
| 3) Does it interact with other medications? Yes, it | | | | any medications or supplements you take. This |
| does. NSAIDs (like aspirin, Tylenol, etc.), birth | | | | can help prevent side effects and harmful drug |
| control pills, barbiturates, some heart medications, | | | | herb interactions. |