Ascorbic Acid- Vit C

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The Antioxidant Miracle: Put Lipoic Acid, Pycnogenol, and Vitamins E and C to Work for You List Price: $15.95 Amazon Price: $7.22 Average Customer Rating: (18 reviews) Editorial Review: A pill that strengthens your heart, sharpens your mind, keeps your body young, extends your life, prevents cancer, and keeps your skin wrinkle-free? Sounds like a joke or a dream, doesn't it? According to molecular cell biologist Lester Packer, these pills exist--they are antioxidants. "Literally thousands of studies have confirmed that antioxidants can help prevent numerous diseases and will not only enhance life, but in all probability extend life," he writes. In The Antioxidant Miracle, he describes breakthroughs in antioxidant research and prescribes the Packer Plan: his "state-of-the-art antioxidant supplement, diet, and skin-care regimen." According to Packer, five antioxidants "network" in our bodies with "special powers" that slow aging and fight disease: Vitamins C and E, glutathione, lipoic acid, and Coenzyme Q10. The first two are obtained through food, the others are produced by the body, but these levels decline as we age, so we need to supplement. Packer... Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Customer Reviews: Summary: Changed My Life Content: I first read this book six years ago and have been following the Antioxidant Daily Cocktail since then. I bought it again in Sept. 2007 to review its suggestions. I'm 69 years old and have no aches and pains of any sort and attribute it to this book. Recently had a heart scan and no plaque was found - a "0" reading which is unusual for a person of my age.

This website provides information about vitamin C (ascorbic acid)and its use in the human body; why vitamin C is necessary for health, what happens if you have too much or overdose on a vitamin C or have too little and develop a vitamin c deficiency. The site provides details of nutrition, the recommended daily allowance for each vitamin (RDA) and how to source vitamin C to ensure a healthy balanced diet. Guidance is given on the vitamin content of specific foods and vitamin supplements are available to buy.