Are you getting enough Vitamin C? Deficiency in this important antioxidant goes way beyond scurvy and can play a role in hormonal imbalance, chronic fatigue, elevated C-reactive protein and many other disease states. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki unpack deficiency trends, the mechanism of action of vitamin C or how it works in immune health, its role on brain function, adrenals, and more!

 

The role of Vitamin C is often overlooked or thought of for occasional use for immune support, but there are but there are such broad uses and needs including cortisol metabolism, headaches, fertility, and as an ongoing supporter to aid in optimal immune response. In this episode, Ali and Becki cover recent promising studies on Vitamin C for COVID-19 and RSV, how quercetin paired with Vitamin C can have even more impact on viral replication, and our favorite ways to get more Vitamin C in the diet. 

 

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Symptoms of Vitamin C DeficiencyEpisode 144: All About Collagen 




Vitamin C and Immune HealthAscorbic acid promotes proliferation of natural killer cell populations in culture systems applicable for natural killer cell therapy

Protocol: Intravenous high-dose vitamin C for the treatment of severe COVID-19: study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial




Vitamin C and QuercetinQuercetin and Vitamin C: An Experimental, Synergistic Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 Related Disease (COVID-19)




Highlights of Bio-C Plus - Use Code BIOC10 for 10% off! Acerola, an untapped functional superfruit: a review on latest frontiers, Journal of Food Science and Technology




Natural Approaches to RSVCellular Antiox

XClear Nasal Spray

Frida Baby Snotsucker

Elderberry Syrup

Turmeric Lemonade




Absorption and Bioavailability of Vitamin C

Vitamin C and Gut Health

IV Vitamin C Therapy

Vitamin C and Brain HealthPlasma Vitamin C Concentrations and Cognitive Function: A Cross-Sectional Study

Adrenal Rebound Bundle

Adrenal Rehab Shake




Vitamin C and Stress ResponseScientists Say Vitamin C May Alleviate The Body's Response To Stress

A randomized controlled trial of high dose ascorbic acid for reduction of blood pressure, cortisol, and subjective responses to psychological stress




Food Sources of Vitamin C


 

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