vitamin c

[Blah]

Im in the middle of a metabolism assignment and ive jsut read that having lots of vitamin c can help prevent cancer and prevent the development of aids from HIV!
I was just wondering how much vitamin c everyone gets. Who doesnt eat their veggies? and does anyone take vitamin c supplements?

[relentless]

I drink a lot of orange juice :)

[Psycho_Smurf]

er, I take a multi vitamin a day, a glass of orange juice and usually 2 portions of veg, never any fruit.

[Indrid Cold]

I hate orange juice and I'm allergic to it, but I drink mandarin juice every day. Also sometimes I eat a tomato, and I'm not sure if carrots have C too (I eat them often).

[budda]

You dont eat fruit?! Curious.

The RDA is 30mg a day I believe, though some people have a lot more than than in pill form.

[Blah]

everyone needs to eat brocilli its got lots of vitamin c in it!

[Tweety]

I take a suppliment most of the time as its mean to help Vit b work better.

[littlemissy]

Originally posted by bongbudda
You dont eat fruit?! Curious.


I hardly eat fruit either. Don't really like fruit. I much prefer vegetables :yes:

But yes ... I drink lots of orange juice and one of my favourite vegetables is brocolli so I think I get enough.

[Blah]

just because im finding this assignment rather interesting,
here are the foods that contain vitamin c=

blackcurrants (MOST)
parsley
green peppers
sprouts
lemons
strawberries, cauliflour, spinach (equal content)
cabbage
oranges
grapefruit, gooseberries
new potatoes
raspberries, melons, peas
blackberries, tomatoes
bananas
apples
pears, plums (LEAST)

[otter]

The RDA is 30mg a day I believe, though some people have a lot more than than in pill form.

- The RDA of vitamin C is 60mg / day.

Yes, some people do take more than that in pill form, most notably smokers; but - some pills on the market come in 500mg capsules!!! :eek:

[Olive]

you shouldn't have too much though.

high doses can aggravate IBS and there have been claims that taking high dose vitamin C tablets over a long period can increase cancer risks.

[budda]

Originally posted by otter
- The RDA of vitamin C is 60mg / day.

Yes, some people do take more than that in pill form, most notably smokers; but - some pills on the market come in 500mg capsules!!! :eek:

Yes you're right, I was thinking over it since I posted that and I was going to change it.

As for 500mg in one go, you can take up to about 1000mg in one go without there being any serious problems.

Its water soluble and its not stored in the body so it just washes out.

I'm fairly sure there isnt really a realistic LD50.

[Char_Baby]

i take one vitamin c tablet a day, helps other pills be absorbed as well as other vitamins and things

also drink at least 2 glasses of grapefruit or cranberry juice a day (i love it in the morning when i have a dry mouth)

[rachie004]

I eat broccoli :heart:

[Kermit]

i take a one-a-day pill, and have been eating satsuymas like theyre going out of fashion.

and i get fewer colds because of it :yes:

[budda]

Originally posted by Kermit
i take a one-a-day pill, and have been eating satsuymas like theyre going out of fashion.

and i get fewer colds because of it :yes:

Well, you might have fewer colds, but is that a causational link or just a correlation?

[Indrid Cold]

Unless you have some big deficiency(word?), why do people take vitamin pills? Eating some fruit or whatever contains it is much better.

[Tweety]

Originally posted by Zalbor
Unless you have some big deficiency(word?), why do people take vitamin pills? Eating some fruit or whatever contains it is much better.

For me i take vit b complex as it helps me have more energy, doc put me on it for a while & it helped loads so now i buy it myself. I take vit c as its meant to help absorb the vit b & i don't like many things with vit c in them.

[budda]

How do you take the Vitamin B out of interest, its somewhat difficult to absorb in the stomach and in pill form isnt sometimes all that effective.

When I can get it I take a sublingal liquid B complex, which you hold under the tongue and is absorbed partly there.

[Teagan]

And it's a powerful anti-oxidant that neutralises free radicals thus helping to keep your wrinkles away as you get older ...

[Tweety]

Originally posted by bongbudda
How do you take the Vitamin B out of interest, its somewhat difficult to absorb in the stomach and in pill form isnt sometimes all that effective.

When I can get it I take a sublingal liquid B complex, which you hold under the tongue and is absorbed partly there.

Its in pill form. I don't know a great deal about it too be honest. All i know is when i take it i feel so much better.

[Fiend_85]

Originally posted by Tweety
Its in pill form. I don't know a great deal about it too be honest. All i know is when i take it i feel so much better.

Psycosomatic.

[budda]

Originally posted by Fiend_85
Psycosomatic.

Dont call her that, theres no need for name calling.

[Tweety]

Originally posted by Fiend_85
Psycosomatic.

Not at all. i didn't even know what it was mean't to do before i took it.
Are you telling me that along with the more enegy it gave me, i am also imagining the better hair & nails i have now?

[Olive]

Originally posted by Tweety
Not at all. i didn't even know what it was mean't to do before i took it.
Are you telling me that along with the more enegy it gave me, i am also imagining the better hair & nails i have now?

i doubt you're imagining it. vitamin b complex is used for all kinds of things, most notably morning sickness.

[Tweety]

Originally posted by kaffrin
i doubt you're imagining it.

I know i'm not.

[lisa simpson's saxophone]

Originally posted by Blah_x2
just because im finding this assignment rather interesting,
here are the foods that contain vitamin c=

blackcurrants (MOST)
parsley
green peppers
sprouts
lemons
strawberries, cauliflour, spinach (equal content)
cabbage
oranges
grapefruit, gooseberries
new potatoes
raspberries, melons, peas
blackberries, tomatoes
bananas
apples
pears, plums (LEAST)

Where does brocolli come on that list?

[budda]

Originally posted by Tweety
Not at all. i didn't even know what it was mean't to do before i took it.
Are you telling me that along with the more enegy it gave me, i am also imagining the better hair & nails i have now?

I'm not sure it will do a great deal for your hair and nails, but B vitamins are closely linked to ones energy levels, it is needed to turn carbohydrates into glucose, so it can be used by the body. It used to be that we consumed whole grain carbohydrates and they have the needed B vitamins in them, but refined sugers/carbohydrates dont have them, thus making them more difficult to convert.

[Cuddilicious]

I'm a good girl when it comes to eating my fruit and veg. - So I'm alright in that department.

[ruby_soho]

When i remember i have my mult-vitamin, apart from that i usually have an apple a day. Carrot or Parsnip soup for lunch (although i'm not sure if that even counts) and with my dinner at night i have carrots broccoli sweetcorn/peas and sometimes the odd leak, and i only really drink cranberry or orange juice, so i reckon i probabaly get about the right amount. or at least hope i do anyway.

[Blah]

Originally posted by lisa simpson's saxophone
Where does brocolli come on that list?

not sure, wasnt in the book :S

[Fiend_85]

Originally posted by Tweety
Not at all. i didn't even know what it was mean't to do before i took it.
Are you telling me that along with the more enegy it gave me, i am also imagining the better hair & nails i have now?

:rolleyes:

[budda]

Originally posted by Fiend_85
:rolleyes:

That really is bad form to only reply using one of those, shows a distinct lack of imagination.

[Fiend_85]

Originally posted by bongbudda
That really is bad form to only reply using one of those, shows a distinct lack of imagination.

Indeed, but really, it was not worthy of me using my imagination.

[budda]

Originally posted by Fiend_85
Indeed, but really, it was not worthy of me using my imagination.

Even if it is placebo (which I'm not saying it is) if its working, whats the difference?

Placebo's do work.

[AverageJoe87]

hmm. I like not that...

Anyhoo, I tend to eat my veg n stuff, in big quantities. Mum makes this ace vegetable soup, which is well good for you, and contains bugger all fats and stuff. Appeals to me, since I'm definitely the calorie-conscious type.
Used to take Vit C tablets, but often forgot to do so, I'm not that bothered really.Didn't really notice the benefits, tbh.

[Fiend_85]

Originally posted by bongbudda
Even if it is placebo (which I'm not saying it is) if its working, whats the difference?

Placebo's do work.

The point is that it wasn't a statement to be taken entirely seriously...