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I had 2 caps of 500mg ascorbic vit C and in just about 10mins or so I took out a bottle of 6% alcoholic beverage from the fridge and almost halfway I realized I might be doin' somethin' wrong?
newjerseyrunner said:So?
Alcohol depletes vitamin C, but one beer isn't going to do it so much that you need a supplement. They also don't really interact with each other, so you shouldn't have drug interactions, what exactly is happening that you think there is something wrong?
Only 6% alcoholic beverage and 1000 mg of vit C won't put you in danger at all.pixie_elle said:I had 2 caps of 500mg ascorbic vit C and in just about 10mins or so I took out a bottle of 6% alcoholic beverage from the fridge and almost halfway I realized I might be doin' somethin' wrong?
Green peas, citric acid, ascorbic acid etc are good candidates for ethanol clearance in our blood stream.The solubility in g/mL is 0.33 in water, 0.033 in 95 wt% ethanol, 0.02 in absolute ethanol
Pepper Mint said:Only 6% alcoholic beverage and 1000 mg of vit C won't put you in danger at all.
Based on this reference, you can check how much your acid's solubility is
Green peas, citric acid, ascorbic acid etc are good candidates for ethanol clearance in our blood stream.
(basic though, e.g R-COOH+HO-C2H5 -> water + ester, which is no longer chemically functioning as a harmful agent present in our body)
Pepper Mint said:Only 6% alcoholic beverage and 1000 mg of vit C won't put you in danger at all.
Based on this reference, you can check how much your acid's solubility is
Green peas, citric acid, ascorbic acid etc are good candidates for ethanol clearance in our blood stream.
(basic though, e.g R-COOH+HO-C2H5 -> water + ester, which is no longer chemically functioning as a harmful agent present in our body)
newjerseyrunner said:Vitamin C is commonly taken with alcohol, ...
Yes cancer is definitely related (acetaldehyde is a toxic carcinogen).jack476 said:Yes, mixing even moderate amounts of vitamin C and alcohol will give you cancer and AIDS and you will probably die.
Thank you for your correction, you are right about alcohol metabolism. Still I think the alcohol intake as mentioned by OP (a bottle of beverage) can't get neutralized easily and all by HCl present in our stomach, the remaining ethanol molecules will interact with other acidic substances in our body and get eliminated along with other acetaldehyde molecules after being further broken down into acetate then carbon dioxide and water. And to add a little that our hangover after we take some alcoholic beverages is caused by these acetaldehyde free radicals that are trapped with our receptors and inhibitors in our brain circuitry.Kevin McHugh said:Hi Pepper Mint! Esterification will not occur in the stomach or intestinal tract. While the pH is acidic enough in the stomach, the temps aren't sufficient to overcome Eactivation. The only way to clear alcohol from the blood stream is through enzymatic oxidation. Ethanol is converted to acetaldehyde via ethanol dehydrogenase, and acetaldehyde is converted to acetic acid via acetaldehyde dehydrogenase. The acetic acid can be eliminated through the urinary tract, or taken up in the acetyl Co A cycle. Ascorbic acid is a good free radical trap for any acetaldehyde free radicals, but that's it. Also bear in mind the reaction kinetics are of second order in reactants. Too much acetaldehyde built up in the system slows down the final oxidation step. This is what produces hangovers.
True but I think I may need to include this link, otherwise some readers may get confused.SteamKing said:Yeah, it's called a Screw Driver.
Alcohol consumption can decrease the levels of vitamin C in the body. This is because alcohol interferes with the absorption, storage, and utilization of vitamin C in the body, leading to a decrease in overall levels.
It is generally safe to consume alcohol while taking vitamin C supplements, as long as it is done in moderation. However, excessive alcohol consumption can interfere with the absorption and effectiveness of the vitamin C supplement.
There is some evidence to suggest that vitamin C may help alleviate symptoms of hangovers, such as nausea and fatigue. However, it is not a cure for hangovers and should not be relied upon as a solution for excessive alcohol consumption.
Yes, it is generally safe to take vitamin C supplements while drinking alcohol. However, it is important to stick to recommended doses and not exceed the recommended daily limit of vitamin C intake.
Vitamin C does not have any known interactions with medications commonly used to treat alcoholism, such as disulfiram or naltrexone. However, it is always best to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplements or medications.