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I just bought a pack of 12 427mL V8 Splash drinks. In one bottle, there is 400% of my recommended Vitman C intake. I have a bottle a day. Is this too much Vitamin C? What side effects can it have?
Ivan Seeking said:What is the latest on taking huge doses of C? Has Pauling's claims been refuted? I haven't read up on this issue for many years.
btw Moonbear, Pauling was an OSU guy.
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/
Med J Aust. 2001 Oct 1;175(7):359-62.
Mega-dose vitamin C in treatment of the common cold: a randomised controlled trial.
Audera C, Patulny RV, Sander BH, Douglas RM.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of large doses of vitamin C in the treatment of the common cold. STUDY DESIGN: Double-blind, randomised clinical trial with four intervention arms: vitamin C at daily doses of 0.03g ("placebo"), 1 g, 3g, or 3g with additives ("Bio-C") taken at onset of a cold and for the following two days. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: 400 healthy volunteers were recruited from staff and students of the Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, between May 1998 and November 1999. The trial continued for 18 months. INTERVENTIONS: Participants were instructed to commence medication when they had experienced early symptoms of a cold for four hours, and to record daily their symptoms, severity, doctor visits and use of other medications. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Duration of symptoms and cold episodes; cumulative symptom severity scores after 7, 14 and 28 days; doctor visits; and whether participants guessed which medication they were taking. RESULTS: 149 participants returned records for 184 cold episodes. No significant differences were observed in any measure of cold duration or severity between the four medication groups. Although differences were not significant, the placebo group had the shortest duration of nasal, systemic and overall symptoms, and the lowest mean severity score at 14 days, and the second lowest at 7 and 28 days. CONCLUSIONS: Doses of vitamin C in excess of 1 g daily taken shortly after onset of a cold did not reduce the duration or severity of cold symptoms in healthy adult volunteers when compared with a vitamin C dose less than the minimum recommended daily intake.
Consuming too much Vitamin C can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, such as nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. It can also increase the risk of kidney stones in individuals who are prone to them. Additionally, consuming large amounts of Vitamin C can interfere with the absorption of certain medications, such as blood thinners.
It is unlikely to overdose on Vitamin C from V8 Splash drinks, as it would require consuming a very large amount of the beverage. However, it is still possible to experience negative side effects from consuming too much Vitamin C, so it is important to moderate your intake.
Yes, consuming V8 Splash drinks can provide some benefits from the added Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can help boost the immune system and may have anti-inflammatory properties. It also plays a role in collagen production and can help support healthy skin, bones, and teeth.
Yes, V8 Splash drinks can provide a good source of Vitamin C for individuals who don't consume enough fruits and vegetables. However, it is still important to try to incorporate a variety of whole fruits and vegetables into your diet to obtain a range of essential vitamins and minerals.
The recommended daily intake of Vitamin C for adults is 75-90 mg for women and 90-120 mg for men. However, some individuals, such as smokers, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and individuals with certain medical conditions, may require higher doses. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine your specific needs.