Standard Process Vitamins

Vitamin C? I know that it's okay to take more than 100% of vitamin C in a day and that it helps the immune system. But am I consuming too much vitamin C? I'm kinda sick right now (cold) and am eating cough drops with 100% of vitamin C in them along with drinking juices with vitamin C. I estimated my vitamin C intake for the day to be about 1,000% (or 600 mg), is this okay or should I try to scale back?

vitamin c...................................? okay. i get cold sores during the summer months on my lips. i got word that vitamin c can help cure it. i'm looking at the vitamin c and there are alot of kinds, i.e; vitamin c with rose hips, vitamin c time release, vitamin c with bioflavinoids and many more... so, i was hoping someone could tell me which would be best, if even vitamin c, for curing this. i use carmex and it helps, it just takes time.

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VITAMIN C?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? Can Vitamin C 500MG make you pee a lot?

What is the recommended dosage of vitamin C for a for a female adolescent? I took a vitamin C tablet with 500mg in it today. I would like to take a multivitamin but they also have vitamin C (200 mg) is 700 mg of vitamin C too much? The multivitamin says the vitamin C is ascorbic acid if that helps.

What happens when Vitamin C is added to an iodine and starch solution? It's a grade 10 high school chemistry question :) As you may already know, an iodine and starch solution is an aqueous solution with a dark violet/black color. But when you add vitamin C to the solution, what happens? Can you provide a lengthy explanation for me? Tomorrow, I'm doing an experiment which tests the levels of vitamin C in different substances, but all I need to know for now is what will happen.

How long does vitamin C last in the body? If I take 500 mg or 1,000 mg of vitamin C(ascorbic acid), how long will this last in the body? I realize it is water-soluble so it doesn't last very long, but how long exactly before it gets used up or goes to the bladder? This question is about regular vitamin C pills and powders, not sustained release vitamin C tablets.

Do Vitamin C really work to prevent illnesses and strengthen body's immune system? I heard that consuming Vitamin C is pointless to maintain a healthy body, unless you are exposed to extreme conditions. Is it true? Then what are the other ways to prevent illnesses and strengthen body's immune system besides Vitamin C?

how do you use vitamin c powder, vitamin e oil, or vinegar powder as a natural preservative? How much of these individually or together would you use in a recipe to preserve cookies? I plan on baking my famous cookies to sell on ebay and locally. I hear people sometimes use vingegar powder to preserve baked goods, I also heard that vitamin c powder and vitamin e oil as well as flax seed make good natural preservatives. For around a 4 inch cookies, how much of these should I use to extend the shelf life of my homemade cookies?

How much Vitamin C should I take when trying to fight a cold? Also, Aside from what's in a typical multivitamin, are there any additional supplements that my body needs to appropriately process and utilize Vitamin C?

How do guinea pigs get vitamin C in the wild? I know that guinea pigs need vitamin C daily from their diet because they can't produce it or store it on their own, but I have read that their natural diet in the wild is just grasses. Where do wild guinea pigs get their vitamin C?

What are good fruits that have lots of Vitamin C for guinea pigs? I don't like the Vitamin C water drops so I have to give my two guinea pigs vitamin c through fruits and vegetables. They always get romaine and carrots and strawberries, but they don't like red bell peppers and oranges. What other fruits are there that have lots of vitamin c and are safe for guinea pigs?

How much vitamin C should an adult with a cold take? Vitamin C doesn't reduce the onset or severity of colds, but it reduces the duration of them. What's the max amount of Vitamin C I can take before it plateaus or becomes dangerous for me?

How much Vitamin C should I intake to have a whitening effect on skin? I read somewhere that consuming Vitamin C whitens the skin. How much citrus fruits, tomatoes and other sources of Vitamin C (supplements excluded) should I eat everyday in order to get the whitening effect without harming my health? And how long will it take? Thanks in advance.

What is Vitamin C? What is the vitamin that helps absorb calcium and whats a good multivitamin brand? is Vitamin C, Calcium?? What is that one vitamin called that helps you absorb the Calcium into your bones? What is a good multivitamin that has lots of Calcium.. hopefully chewable and is kinda cheap? Like i could find it at Wal Mart?

What is the difference between synthetic and natural vitamin c? Wondering about the bioavailability regarding vitamin c from natural or sythetic sources. I am specifically looking for studies or scientific proof of the negative effects of sythetic vitamins and specifically vitamin c.

What veggies are good source of vitamin C for my guinea pigs? My female just underwent an operation. She's recovering now. But she would not eat her vitamin c tablets of drink vit c in the water. So what should i do? She loves vegetables. But which ones contain the most amount of vitamin c? Or other than veggies, what food contains high amounts of vitamin c? Thanks

How effective is Vitamin C and zinc in producing higher quality sperm? My husband was tested recently. His prostate, etc, is perfectly healthy, but his sperm count is very low and the few that he produces are very slow. The urologist suggested he take high doses of Vitamin C and zinc for three months and then get retested. We would like to know if these supplements actually do make a great difference? What is the prognosis in such a case? Will we be able to have children eventually?

How lost does vitamin C last in your system? I'm experiencing the beginnings of a severe cold and I bought some vitamin C tablets to take. Does anyone know how long vitamin C lasts in your system, because I heard it wasn't very long.

Is it safe to take a Vitamin C and Omega 3 supplements together on a daily basis? I want to start taking more vitamins for my health and I realized the Vitamin C and Omega 3 are healthy for you. So, can I take both supplements without any health problems?

Why is Vitamin C called "Vitamin C"? Specifically, does the name have anything to do with Citric fruits? I know that the L-enantiomer of ascorbic acid is known as Vitamin C. I am just wondering whether there is any significance to the letter "C", or if it is just a coincidence.

What are the errors that affect the vitamin C content I got from titration? full question: Compare your calculated amount of vitamin C to that on the label of the drink. What may be the reasons for such discrepancy ? (Hint: Read the label carefully. Does the vitamin C content in label refer to vitamin C added or vitamin C present ? The can make a difference !) *** I got a result that the vitamin C content is a bit higher than that on the drink label.

What does vitamin C do for the digestion? I realize its an acid(ascorbic acid), but what exactly does it do in the stomach if you take a large dose? I realize a large enough dose will cause diarrhea, but below this dose, what does vitamin C do? Does it improve digestion? Does it block anything? Thanks.

How does vitamin C help the immune system? I know vitamin C helps the immune system, but I am curious, specifically, how it works. Any links to articles or web pages about this would be great. Thanks.

What are the effects of taking a lot of vitamin c supplements? I have these jars with 150 tabs of vitamin c, 500mg each. I take several at a time throughout the day because it makes me feel really good and happy and tastes really good. It's like a drug to me. Is taking extreme amounts of vitamin c supplements bad for you?

Is there a way to get vitamin c from something else besides fruit? I realy want to know if there is an seaweed that has vitamin c, but if there is anything else I would like to know.

Is getting vitamin C injections good for health and mainly skin? Does it really make the skin flawless? I'm thinking of getting vitamin C injections to make my skin (mainly face) look less fatigue and more energetic and lively.

what's the difference between vitamin C and vitamin E for your skin? what's the difference between vitamin C and vitamin E for your skin? I need a moisturizer.

How do I measure the amount of vitamin c in frshly picked oranges? I am doing a science fair project on this and i dnt understand how to get the vitamin c out of oranges I just picked off of a tree. I have looked all over google and I can't find out any information.

Can a high dosage of Vitamin C help prevent a cold from getting worse? My friend has a cold, and I noticed that my throat is starting to feel a tiny bit sore. If I take a lot of Vitamin C, will it help prevent my cold from getting worse? Also, I'm taking Airbourne (vitamin supplement that has 1,667% vitamin c per tablet). It says to take it 3 times I day, every 4 hours. Besides that, I'm also drinking a lot of juice and vitamin water.

How good is taking mega doses of vitamin C? I have added a mega dose of vitamin C ( 25 grams) per day. My doctor tells me that I am waisting money because after a certain amount your body eliminates it. But yet everything I read (Dr Linus Pauling) says that mega doses will most certainly keep you healthier. Any information or experiences that I can receive will be greatly appreciated.

What is the scientific explanation to Vitamin C being able to remove HAIR DYE? I have read many claims from beauty blog threads that vitamin C removes hair dye! What's in the vitamin C that can act like a toner? If you know anything about reactions, or whatever is happening here. Leave responses your theories if you know anything about reactions, or whatever is happening here.

How do you measure the amount of Vitamin C in orange juice? I found a difficult way on a website, saying something about using starch, but it doesn't say how to measure it. I need to see which orange juice has more Vitamin C for a Science Project. My teacher wants me to research it by tomorrow, so best answer will be chosen soon. Thanks for the help!

How can you know the fruit that contains the most vitamin c? Please type the preparation to know how can you get the most vitamin c from a fruit. I need this for my chemistry investigatory project that is entitled "What fruit contains the most vitamin c?" Thanks a lot.

How much Vitamin C is needed to Induce my period? Ok so, I've heard that Vitamin C can induce ones period. I would like to induce it because I'm going on Vaca during the time I'm suppost to have it. So I was told Vitamin C and Parsley tea. So how much Vitamin C do I have to take to help Induce(per day). Aswell I'm wondering how much Parsley tea am I suppost to drink too. Merci!

Can you take vitamin C pills to make a paste and apply on your face? I heard that vitamin C or E is very good for your skin. Can you smash vitamin C pills, make a paste and apply on your face? Would that have the same effect on your skin as you take the pill orally? Is it even more effective than swallowing vitamin C pills? How about Vitamin E? Can you break the gel and apply it on your face? Would that be more effective than taking it orally?

where can I buy vitamin c powder and glycerin in california? Hey can anyone tell me where I can buy vitamin C powder and glycerin in california? I've looked around but wasn't able to find it! By the way if its helpful I live in the bay area! Thanks for your help!

How many milligrams of vitamin C does a 12 year old need ? I am take 1000 milligrams a day (37 years old) and my daughter is 12 and I was wondering how many milligrams of vitamin C she needs. Anybody know ?

What is it about vitamin c that makes farts stink so good? I've noticed that when I eat large amounts of vitamin c I become gassy.

Why is there added vitamin c to dog and cat supplements when their own bodies are capable of making their own? I've just been thinking about the vitamin c in my pets supplements and how "useles" it is to their biological needs. Thanks. Humans don't store it either... It's a water soluble vitamin. I wasn't aware that they stopped producing it when they weren't healthy, thank you. Oh, and vitamin D is produced by the sun. Vitamin C exists in food as an antioxidant reaction to protect the plants from the sun.

Where can I buy vitamin C lotion for the skin? or what can I use to get rid of acne? I have heard that vitamin C tables/lotion applied to the face help with the complexion as well as acne. Can someone tell me where I would buy some of this and for around how much? Also do it really work? Thank you in advance.

About taking tons of vitamin C? How much of it can the body use and what happens to the rest? With the use of Vitamin C is there a limit to how much is useful to take, and what does the body do with the rest? Details please , can anyone explain, thanks Have there been any studies on taking tons of vitamin C? At Universities or other places of research?

If sodium benzoate and Vitamin C can form a carcinogen when they come together in a cosmetic product? sodium benzoate breaks down to become benzene when it encounters vitamin c. Sodas and soft drinks have been targeted as potentially carcinogenic as a result. These ingredients often co-exist in cosmetics - so could the same thing happen?

Is Vitamin C preserved in frozen foods like frozen spinach, fruit smoothies etc ? I tend to buy frozen green vegetables but is the vitamin C that is contained in fresh citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables remain in useful quantities when frozen for any length of time?

Is Vitamin C really good for your teeth and gums? I've recently started taking 2grams of Vitamin C supplements everyday. Will I see a result with my teeth and gums soon? If so what can I expect? Also does Vitamin C help with gum disease?

How many drops of Vitamin C should I put in my guinea pig's water tank? I recently got a guinea pig and I know it is very important for it to have vitamin C and so I need to know how much vitamin C to put in the water. Thanks in advance!

Can Vitamin C supplements in tablets be really absorbed by the human body? I have read somewhere that ingredients of vitamin C supplements are not organic and therefore not conducive for absorption by the human body; I also heard a doctor say that such intake greatly stresses the liver; OTOH, I encountered a doctor that even encourages overdoze of Vitamin C on certain occassions, it being helpful, such as it can act as an anti-histamine.

What is the optimun temperature for the decomposition of vitamin c? This refers to vitamin c in orange juice and the temperature it is likely to degrade at the quickest or is their a temp at which it reaches a plateau?

What is a good and cheap vitamin c serum? I currently use DDF vitamin c serum but its too expensive. I love it but im on a budget does anyone know of any good serums?

Does the vitamin C in foods get affected by how fresh the food is? If I got a tomato and put in the fridge for a few days, would the vitamin C get affected? How?

How much vitamin a, vitamin c, vitamin e, and zinc prevents acne? I start taking 20000 IU of vitamin a, 2650 mg of vitamin c, 1600 IU of vitamin e, and 65 mg of zinc; but what is the recommended amount to prevent acne. Women in late 20s who have had more than three children have scars, stretchmarks, and acne. What dosage amount should I take to prevent acne and clear acne from entire body?

How Much Vitamin C Can The Human Body Absorb At Once? My friend keeps telling me that human body can only absorb 100% of the recommended dose of vitamin C, but then why are there supplements that have way more than the 100% daily value. So how much vitamin C can the human body absorb at once before the rest is just pissed out?

Vitamin C? How much vitamin c is"too much" vitamin c??? Is it bad for you or can it hurt you if you take too much? My family and I usually take I usually take it to shorten the duration of colds but its just a vitamin it cant hurt me right? Thank you!

If a person takes vitamin C in pill form, what percentage of the vitamin C gets absorbed, on average? What percentage of vitamin C gets absorbed into the blood stream when taken orally? Please cite scientific studies if you can, and they must be about vitamin C, not supplements in general. Thanks.

How much Vitamin C does an Orange have? Does anyone know how much Vitamin C an Orange offer and what type/kinds of food has the highest level of ZINC?

How do you find out the vitamin c content of juices? I have to do this for my science fair topic.. How would I find how much vitamin c is in certain juices? I have to change the temperature of the juice to see if the vitamin C content changes as the temperature changes. How would i find the vitamin C content then?

What happens if you overdose on Vitamin C? If you take more than the maximum daily amount of Vitamin C, about 2,000mg, what are the likely results? I have a cold, so I took 20,000 mg or more of Vitamin C chewables. Will overdosing on Vitamin C for a day or two, but not on a regular basis, clear it up faster? Alternatively, will it do nothing or will it have a negative physical effect? I know that Vitamin C is water soluble, so too much is excreted by the body. And if you take a lot on a regular basis, it may lower your immunity. But if you take most of the bottle for a day or two, can it be beneficial to clearing up a cold?

How do I test for Vitamin C in a laboratory? I am teaching in a rural area where the chemical supplies are limited. I have to test for vitamin C. I seem to remember being able to make an indicator of purple cabbage. is this true? Please tell me some simple way (s) to make an indicator for Vitamin C?

How much vitamin C vegetables should i put in there cages? i just got 2 guinea pigs and i know that they need at least 30-50mg of vitamin C but how much should i put in there cages if there is two i there. i put parsley in but how much?

How much vitamin c would i have to take daily to get sexy orange skin? Like those orange movie stars. i remember that on extra or somthing they sad charlize theron takes lots of vitamin c or somthing for her sexy orange skin.

How much vitamin c does my guinea pig need every day? And what vegetables are best? How often can I give him kale? I can't find a good sourse to let me know how much vitamin c is even in kale!

How much Vitamin C is there in one mikan? Mikans are small orange-like fruits; I think they`re called satsumas in the USA. Here in Japan they`re cheap and plentiful this time of year, and I eat them all the time. I read somewhere that one mikan has about 25 calories, but I can`t find any information about how much Vitamin C they have. I`m curious about how the vitamin C content of mikans compares to drinking a Vitamin-C fortified drink like CC Lemon or Vitamin Water.

How does vitamin c from lemon juice prevent apples from decaying? i did a project of which fruit juice haves the most vitamin c testing it on apples, but i want to kno why does vitamin c help it from rotting.

What does vitamin C do for the digestion? I realize its an acid(ascorbic acid), but what exactly does it do in the stomach if you take a large dose? I realize a large enough dose will cause diarrhea, but below this dose, what does vitamin C do? Does it improve digestion? Does it block anything? Thanks.

What's the difference between 'fresh' & 'longlife' juice, in terms on the amount of Vitamin C? Hey, i did a titration to discover how much Vitamin C was in an ornage juice and an apple juice. It was found that the apple juice had more Vitamin C than the orange juice, which was correct. However normally orange juice has more... My teacher told me to discuss the juice comparison of a longlife juice (apple), and a fresh juice (orange), and how the affect the amount of Vitamin C in the juice itself. Can you please explain what the difference is, and how the Vitamin C content is impacted? I can't find anything...

what is the best vitamin c supplement available in the market? i am looking to buy some vitamin c pills, anybody know which work best?

How vitamin C act and kill on virus of ordinary flu? After the vitamin C have saved a person from being ill, did this person is like been vaccinated?

How much Vitamin C does it take to over dose? I pop a 1000 mg C anytime I feel something coming on. I have a co-worker who is sure I will OD someday. Are the effects of Vitamin C accumulative? Can it hurt my liver or something?

What is the most vitamin C a body can take daily? Well, I weigh 120lbs and I take vitamin tablets daily. I feel like I'm catching a cold so I want to take more to boost my immunity. But the container says take 1 with a meal per day (500 mg) So, what is the highest amount of vitamin c an 120lb body can take daily?

How does kirkland vitamin C with rosehip look like? My aunt from the states sent us Kirkland multivitamin pack without a box so I was wondering which one is the Vitamin c with rosehips. If you can give me the complete ID of the rest of the tablets, I'll be very happy. Thanks!

Is it safe to take an extra vitamin D pill and vitamin C pill with a prenatal vitamin? I have read that stretch marks are caused internally not externally and that vitamin C and D can help prevent them. I am currently pregnant and am taking prenatal vitamins. I do not want to take extra D and C if it is going to hurt me or my baby.

How long does Vitamin C stay in the system? I am taking some extra Vitamin C to build up my immune system as I am having flu-like symptoms. I am taking about 1000mg a day. How long will that stay in my system if I stop tomorrow?

What kind of fruits are good for Guinea pigs and have vitamin c? I'm thinking about getting a Guinea pig but what kinds of fruit/food has vitamin c and that I can give them daily.

How will vitamin c and zinc help benefit my body? i want to start taking vitamin c and zinc tablets to help my acne.. will it actually help? what are all the benefits of taking these vitamins? what is its function in corelation to the body?

How many milligrams of Vitamin C are in one tablet? Using titration, I need to grind up a Vitamin C tablet and determine how much of it is actually ascorbic acid. The part where I'm confused is, ascorbic acid is a WEAK acid, so I can't simply convert from moles of base into moles of acid once the solution is neutral. Any advice?

What kind of fruits or vegetables can I feed my fish for vitamin C? I have mostly African Cichlids. I know you can give them oranges, lettuce, and cucumbers, but they are all messy. What else can I give them that will provide vitamin c and wont be messy?

What is a snack that has lots of vitamin c? What is a snack that has a high level of vitamin c?

Can taking Vitamin C tablets help protect against the swine flu? My mom says that if I take Vitamin C it won't help. However, I think it actually might help. Will taking Vitamin C decrease my chances for getting the swine flu? Is it worth taking now?

How does vitamin c work in my body? My mom is always telling me that need vitamin c becase it helps me from getting sick. How does that work?

How does potassium oxalate prevent the oxidation of vitamin C? If oxalic acid is oxidised itself in preference to vitamin C what is the product of its oxidation?

How do you find Vitamin C in a substance? Is there a solution I could use to test and see if there is Vitamin C in an object?

What can destroy vitamin C in citrus fruits? I have heard that heat, cold or sugar can destroy vitamin C in citrus fruits. Is this correct? I want to take natural vitamin c by drinking lemonade but I'm not sure if what I'm taking still contains the vitamin C

If vitamin c oxidizes easily, then why is it used as a preservative? I don't understand. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is sensitive to heat, air and water. It is volatile and raw foods are constantly losing vitamin C, because it reacts with the oxygen in the air. Why then, is it also used as a preservative? Wouldn't it just oxidize and leave the food unprotected?

What foods can I feed my baby that are rich in Vitamin C? My 6 month old baby dislikes cereal, so our pediatrician has encouraged us to feed him other foods which are high in iron. This is pretty easy to do. But she also told us to pair these iron-rich foods with Vitamin C-rich foods for better absorption of iron. The problem is, most of the Vitamin C foods are things babies under 1 year can't have (citrus fruits, strawberries, fruit juices, etc). What foods can I feed my baby that are safe, non-allergenic, and rich in Vitamin C? Thanks!

What other fruits beside oranges and grapefruits have Vitamin C? A coworker of mine was sick, my mother was sick, and now, unfortunately I'm sick. I just wanted to known what other fruits other than oranges and grapefruits have plenty of Vitamin C. Also, are there any veggies that have Vitamin C as well?

What is the max amount of vitamin C a person can take? Is 1500mg too much and would that amount be good to take everyday? I have a bad head cold and somebody told me vitamin C is good to boost ur immune system.

Isnt having vitamin C pills as good as having calcium pills, what is the difference btw the two? Im 5 1/2 months pregnant and im having a lot of pain in my bones in my legs and upper thigh area, and ive been taking vitamin c tablets, i wonder if i should also start taking calcium pills?