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From: rjb@akgua.UUCP (R.J. Brown [Bob])
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Subject: Re: Vitamin C
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Date: Wed, 8-Aug-84 16:46:57 EDT
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Jim,

I don't have the references on this one but the so-called
"toxic" dose is in the range of 2 + grams per day.

The reason for the quotes is the there appears to be a theoretical
risk for kidney stones in a small percentage of the population
who expose themselves to megadoses of C.  However, I have never
seen any documentation on this from the Medical Establishment -
only a lot of blather.

From a practical standpoint, you will probably be bothered by
some diarrhea if you load up on C too much for your individual
system.

Another frequently cited problem is "rebound scurvy" which may
occur if you quit your intake of C abruptly.  This too appears
to be an arm waving exercise since if you want to change your C
intake level you can taper off.

I have been pleased with the results of 1.5 - 2.0 gms C intake
for most of the last 10 years.

"I am not a doctor nor do I know any personally."


Bob Brown {...ihnp4!akgua!rjb}
AT&T Technologies, Inc.............. Norcross, Ga
(404) 447-3784 ...  Cornet 583-3784