Can the alcohol destroy the property of vitamin C?

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The discussion clarifies that alcohol does not inherently destroy the properties of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). While large doses of vitamin C can act as a diuretic and affect copper absorption, the recommended daily intake is approximately 60 mg. Concerns about the interaction between alcohol and vitamin C are largely unfounded, as excessive alcohol consumption poses greater health risks than any potential impact on vitamin C efficacy. The conversation emphasizes that health claims found on commercial websites should be approached with skepticism.

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  • Understanding of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and its recommended daily intake
  • Knowledge of the effects of alcohol on the human body
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This discussion is beneficial for health enthusiasts, nutritionists, and individuals seeking to understand the relationship between alcohol consumption and vitamin supplementation, particularly regarding vitamin C.

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If I put some kind of alcohol, can it destroy the property of vitamin C?
 
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If you are you asking:
If I drink alcohol and take a vitamin C tablet, will the ethyl alcohol somehow wreck the effects of vitamin C?

First off, vitamins "behave" much better in the presence of complex foods.
Secondly, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in large doses is a diuretic, and it also affects copper absorption, so it isn't necessarily all that beneficial in doses over say, several hundred mg. You need only ~60 mg/day - by the way.

But, alcohol does not "stop" vitamin C necessarily. If you read about this on a "health" website beware: they are trying to sell you something.
 
jim mcnamara said:
If you are you asking:
If I drink alcohol and take a vitamin C tablet, will the ethyl alcohol somehow wreck the effects of vitamin C?

First off, vitamins "behave" much better in the presence of complex foods.
Secondly, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in large doses is a diuretic, and it also affects copper absorption, so it isn't necessarily all that beneficial in doses over say, several hundred mg. You need only ~60 mg/day - by the way.

But, alcohol does not "stop" vitamin C necessarily. If you read about this on a "health" website beware: they are trying to sell you something.
Yes, that is my question. So, how much maximum milliliters alcohol and how much mg vitamin C will not destroy the vitamin C effect?
 
Are you looking for a cure for 'hangover' - post drinking sickness?

There isn't a prescription in ml of alcohol and mg of vitamin C. Plus, drinking 95% ethanol is a horrible idea, not to mention probably very painful. If you didn't vomit, drinking 1 liter of 95% ethanol in a few minutes would probably put you into a coma, and have little negative effect on the good effects of vitamin C, because you'd need medical help and/or die - depending on your body weight.

DO NOT DO THIS.
 
I read on another forum that the vitamin C in alcohol is very stable, so it can stay longer. Is it true?
 

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