Real vs. Synthetic Vitamin C (Part 3)

By Lydia Wallie, Nutrition Director

Did you miss previous parts of this series on real vs. synthetic Vitamin C? Read the rest of the series here: 1, 2.

The third reason to consume whole food sources rather than synthetic sources (ascorbate/ascorbic acid) is due to...

Ineffective antioxidant properties.

“We have identified no consistent evidence supporting the existence of an anticancer effect of ascorbate when given either orally, intravenously, or in combination to cancer patients. There is weak evidence that ascorbate given intravenously may improve the quality of life of cancer patients and reduce the toxicity of chemotherapy. We have identified potential serious toxicity of intravenous ascorbate.” (1)

Your next step: Take one form of whole food Vitamin C from this list to add to your meal plan this week!

Sources:

(1) doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2014-0381

Crystal JuarezMarch 10, 2021Comment

Real vs. Synthetic Vitamin C (Part 3)

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