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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
Visit the NaturDoctor Store for professional nutritional supplements. Basic Nutritional Support Hormone Panels Children's Health. Men's Health Women's Health Detoxification Liver Digestion Support Heart and Cholesterol Orenda Healthy Coffee that contains Ganoderma, a very healthy mushroom. Lifexpand.com - tapping into the Brazilian rainforest. |
Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid, AscorbateAscorbic Acid Chemistry glucose -> gluconolactone -> ascorbic acid L-ascorbic acid -> dehydro-L-ascorbic acid + 2H+ + 2e- L-gulonolactone oxidase is absent in humans Under stress animals with this enzyme produce significant amounts of C Biochemistry coenzyme of dopamine B-oxidase: tyrosine -> dopamine -> NE -> EPI coenzyme for proline -> hydroxy proline (collagen synthesis) hydroxy phenyl pyruvate -> homogenistate (precursor of fumarate) Functions Ascorbic acid aids in the absorption of iron, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory Ascorbic acid is involved in drug metabolism and detoxification Ascorbic acid regulates cellular humoral immune function Ascorbic acid involved in degradation of cholesterol and steroid hormone synthesis Collagen synthesis absence leads to impairment of peptidyl hydroxylation of procollagen nonhydroxylated collagen cannot form the required triple helix the synthesis of both proteoglycan and collagen is decreased in ascorbic acid deficiency, possibly due to inhibition of insulin-like growth factor I Requirements RDA - 60 mg, Optimal - 1-9 g Sources acerola berries, orange juice, guava, peppers, grapefruit juice Toxicity abdominal pain and diarrhea in large doses increases uric acid excretion which may precipitate gout can raise oxalic acid levels in urine causing kidney stones (controversial) increases iron absorption possibly causing iron overload very high doses may deplete copper Interactions aspirin and tobacco reduce absorption large doses can cause a false negative hemoccult test Deficiency Scurvy Many features result from these defects in collagen synthesis capillary fragility and hemorrhage, poor healing of wounds, bony abnormalities of children. listlessness, fatigue, weakness, SOB muscle cramps, aching bones, joints and muscles, anemia EENT gum involvement with swelling, friability, bleeding, secondary infection loosening of the teeth Dermatology dry skin, fever, hemorrhage, easy bruising, secondary infections perifollicular hyperkeratotic papules with fragmented and buried hairs perifollicular hemorrhages purpura beginning on the backs of the lower extremities splinter hemorrhages in the nail beds petechial hemorrhages in the viscera Musculoskeletal hemorrhage into the muscles of the arms and legs hemorrhages into joints Symptoms resembling those of Sjogren's syndrome may occur. Hematology Normochromic, normocytic anemia due to bleeding into tissues. Macrocytic and/or megaloblastic anemia Therapeutics EENT glaucoma - lowers intraoccular pressure cataracts Respiratory asthma - anti-histamine effects, phosphodiesterase inhibitor Cardiology cholesterol - prevents oxidation of LDL, raises HDL coronary artery disease - inhibits platelet aggregration decreased triglycerides Liver heavy metal detox - chelates lead, copper and other metals Andrology impotence - prevents agglutination of sperm Endocrinology diabetes - decreases sorbitol in RBC's prevents glycosylation of tissues Urology gout - lowers uric acid levels, increases urinary excretion Immunology allergies - anti-histamine effects infections - increases macrophage activity, anti-viral in vitro wound healing - hydroxylation of proline for collagen synthesis Oncology cancer prevention - inhibits hyaluronidase used by cancer cells Musculoskeletal low back pain - anti-inflammatory Psychology schizophrenia Obstetrics premature rupture of placentia |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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