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From: evan@pedsgo.UUCP (Evan Marcus)
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Subject: Re: How much Vitamin C is too much?
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Date: Mon, 30-Dec-85 13:33:10 EST
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In article <13733@rochester.UUCP> nemo@rochester.UUCP (Richard Newman-Wolfe) writes:
>In article <2588@sunybcs.UUCP> ugzannin@sunybcs.UUCP (Adrian Zannin) writes:
>>> ++
>>> > 	This answers the question, "How much Vitamin C does the body need?"
>>> > 250mg per day or 1-2g total is enough to make up for months of deficiency,
>>> > hence the answer is considerably less than this.
>>> > 				Craig Werner
>>... it seems that taking above the RDA of vitamin C for
>>extended periods of time (also for many short periods) can lead to quite
>>complicated kidney problems.  
>>     Adrian Zannin
>As best I recall from the newpapers, the kidney suffered only when true
>mega-doses of the stuff were taken, a la Pauling.  The kidneys excrete
>excess vitamin C (and other water-soluble vitamins), which is why an
>over-dose of them seems less critical than one of an oil-soluble vitamin
>(like A).  However, folks taking 3 grams or more per day were found to
>develope kidney problems (at least that is the ball park I remember).
>Does anyone know about the effects of chronic ingestion of 1 gram/day
>or the effects of short-term use of larger amounts?
>Nemo

Personal experience: my Dad has taken at least 1g/day for years.  He has
suffered no known side effects, and is rarely sick.  As for myself, I have
been taking it on occasion for years.  I, based on Dad's advice, take 2-3
grams once or twice a day for 2 or 3 days when I feel a cold coming on.  
No visible (known) side effects, and I usually kick my colds quite quickly.
If Dad had his way, though, I would be taking 1 gram/day.
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