In article <31922474.1D59 at ephys.ucla.edu> Richard Kondo <rkondo at ephys.ucla.edu> writes:
- It may reduce the oxidation of LDL, a process which promotes the
-development of atherosclerotic lesions, for example, and thus protect
-people from myocardial infarction. But, again, it needs to be absorbed
-into the body. The AHFS (American Hospital Formulary Service) drug
-information book states that diarrhea may occur at oral doses of 1g/day.
-It, moreover, quotes an unnamed study which observed 50% absorption of a
-single 1.5g oral dose in normal subjects.
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-Richard Kondo
-Cardiovascular Research Lab
-UCLA
I currently take 1-2g of Vit. C orally each day, and have taken 3g on
occaision. No diarrhea problems. I've heard from personal sources and that
Pauling also stated diarrhea problems may actually start at the 6g+/day
dosage. Your milage may vary.
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Pat
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