Can the alcohol destroy the property of vitamin C?

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The discussion revolves around the interaction between alcohol and vitamin C, specifically whether alcohol can destroy the properties or effects of vitamin C. Participants explore various aspects, including the consumption of alcohol alongside vitamin C supplements and the implications for health and nutrient absorption.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that alcohol does not necessarily negate the effects of vitamin C, suggesting that vitamins function better with complex foods.
  • Others mention that high doses of vitamin C can have diuretic effects and impact copper absorption, raising questions about the benefits of excessive intake.
  • A participant questions the specific amounts of alcohol and vitamin C that would not interfere with each other, indicating a desire for quantifiable guidance.
  • Concerns are raised about the dangers of consuming high concentrations of alcohol, with one participant warning against drinking large amounts of ethanol and its potential health risks.
  • Another participant references information from another forum claiming that vitamin C in alcohol is stable, prompting further inquiry into this assertion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the interaction between alcohol and vitamin C, with multiple competing views presented regarding their relationship and effects on health.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding specific measurements of alcohol and vitamin C, as well as the potential health risks associated with high alcohol consumption. The claims about stability of vitamin C in alcohol remain unverified within the thread.

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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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