Ascorbic acid, the chemical that makes up most of the citrus fruits we normally
consume. The vitamin is water-soluble, so excess gets excreted from the body.
RDA recommends a dose of approx. 100mg per day, but mega-doses have been used
to treat many dangerous health conditions. It is a reducing agent and donates
electrons. It works as a cofactor in many enzymatic reactions such as collagen
synthesis, creatinine production and catecholamine, and as an oxidant.
Studies have shown that higher Vitamin C
intake reduces stroke and cardiovascular disease including stroke. Reduces the
spread of cancer in many studies. Those that have a disorder of kidney stone
formation, are advised to avoid higher doses of Vitamin C.
Most of Vitamin C can be taken from Orange,
Grapefruit and Kiwifruit. Naturally these have the highest amounts of Vitamin
C. Many studies have shown that it is the best common cold treatment, better
than drugs.