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I notice some guys take supplements with great results and others see none. Vitamin C is essential for absorbtion. I was thinking guys who don't see results lack vitamin C?
 
Vitamin C, if you are in the sun during the day and have a glass of orange juice, is plenty.
 
Orange juice! Tropicanna!
doublelongdaddy;392221 said:
Vitamin C, if you are in the sun during the day and have a glass of orange juice, is plenty.
 
Doesnt Vitamin C help iron absorption? or just in general, i take 500mg-1000mg daily as part of keeping colds n shit away :)
 
no you cant put it that way..
no matter what, some of the supplement will be absorbed..
vitamin C is good, but could not be the reason why other supplements are working.
 
I am a big believer in Vitamin C, and started taking it at the same time I started to do Penis Enlargement.
The reason I believe it, is because it is really good at healing tissue damage, which, in essence is what Penis Enlargement is.
I attended a lecture on how they are treating burn patients at the state burn center, and the man said they use both Vitamin C impregnated dressings, and also give the patients mega dosed injections of Vitamin C. It is the new big thing in healing injured tissue.
Also, Vitamin C is water soluble, thus, you do not really 'store' up a bunch of it. So it needs replenished frequently.
 
Yeah it would be something you supplement in meals throughout the day. Not sure how much is used by the body, but Ive seen cases of some people using 5g+.

Not sure on the iron thing.
 
I've been a big "C" advocate for years. Here's a little info:

Overview:
Vitamin C is essential for the manufacturing of collagen, necessary for tissue repair. It is needed for metabolism of phenylalanine, tyrosine, folic acid, iron. Vitamin C is also vital for healthy immune and nervous systems because it strengthens blood vessels, as it is an antioxidant that participates in oxidation-reduction reactions. Also, it is required for utilizing carbohydrates and synthesizing fats and proteins.
How This Vitamin Works in Your Body:
Vitamin C is one of the most crucial vitamins in your body for the very fact that plays a large role in hundreds of the body’s functions.

The most plentiful tissue in the body is collagen, which is a connective tissue. The primary role of Vitamin C is to help this connective tissue. Because collagen is the defense mechanism against disease and infection, and because Vitamin C helps build collagen, it makes sense that it is also a remedy for scurvy by contributes to hemoglobin production. It promotes the production of red-blood-cell in bone marrow. Ascorbic Acid also supports healthy capillaries, gums, teeth, and even helps heal wounds, burns, and broken tissues. It contributes to hemoglobin and red-blood-cell production in bone marrow while even preventing blood clots. The list goes on. It helps heal urinary-tract infections, and helps treat anemia.

Another large benefit of this vitamin is the fact that it plays a large role in the production of antibodies. When the immune system is being overworked, for example when a cold strikes or when your body is wounded, Vitamin C comes in to play by beefing up the white blood cell count and function. It also functions as a promoter of interferon, a compound that fights cancer. An example of this would be blocking production of nitrosamines which are thought to be carcinogenic


Other functions of Vitamin C include:
Tthe promotion of iron absorption and calcium absorption.
Aids adrenal gland function
Reduces free-radical production
May reduce cholesterol
Potential protection against heart disease
May prevent allergies
May reduce symptoms of arthritis, skin ulcers, allergic reactions
Possible relief of herpes infections of eyes and genitals
May prevent periodontal disease
May reduce toxic effect of alcohol and drugs
May promote healing of bed sores
May retard aging
May improve male fertility

Additional Vitamin C may be required for:
Anyone with inadequate caloric or nutritional dietary intake.
People receiving kidney dialysis.
People over 55 years of age.
Those with recent burns or injuries.
Users of alcohol or tobacco
Those with a chronic illness, such as hyperthyroidism, AIDS, cold exposure, acute illness with fever, or tuberculosis.
People with infection.
Those under prolonged periods of stress.
Post surgery patients.
Those who are continually exposed to toxins.

Where This Vitamin is Found:
Fruits
Grapefruit
Guava
Lemons
Mangos
Orange juice
Tomatoes
Strawberries
Vegetables
Black currants
Broccoli Oranges
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage Peppers, sweet and hot
Collards Potatoes
Green peppers
Kale
Papayas
Rose hips
Spinach
Tangerines
Watercress

How to Use:
Consume fresh fruits lightly cooked or raw.
Steaming vegetables may reduce Vitamin C concentration.
Leaving food exposed to light and air may decease concentration.

Available as:
Liquid: the best form due to its high bioavailability and fast absorption. Always choose liquid as your first choice when supplementing your diet.
Tablets: taking 1.5 hours after a meal is generally recommended. Effervescent is also available.
Injectable forms are available from your doctor.

Cautions:
Consult your doctor if you have:
Gout
Kidney stones
Sickle-cell anemia
Iron storage disease

Over 55:
Intake of specific vitamins may decrease as you age, therefore extra supplementation may be necessary.
Side effects are more frequent.

Pregnancy:
Do not take doses greater than RDA.
Choose a prenatal multivitamin with Vitamin C because bone development, teeth, and tissue formation of the fetus are developing.
Megadoses during pregnancy may result in deficiency symptoms after birth.

Breastfeeding:
Continue prenatal vitamins.

Storage:
Heat and/or moisture may alter the vitamin. Refrigeration is recommended.

Symptoms of Deficiency:
Prolonged healing of wounds
Easy bruising
Frequent infections
Prolonged colds
Scurvy: weak muscles, fatigue, loss of teeth, bleeding gums, depression, bleeding beneath the skin
Swollen or painful joints
Nosebleeds
Anemia: tired, paleness

Overdose:
Signs of Overdose:
Overdose of oral forms: headache, increased urination, flushed face, nausea or vomiting, lower abdominal cramps, diarrhea. May feel like the flu or common cold.
Injectable forms may result in dizziness or fainting. : Discontinue vitamin and consult doctor immediately.
Dial 911 or 0 or Poison Control Center immediately.

Side Effects:
Reaction or effect : What to do
Anemia : Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
Flushed face : Discontinue. Call doctor when convenient.
Headache : Discontinue. Call doctor when convenient.
Increased frequency of urination : Discontinue. Call doctor when convenient.
Lower abdominal cramps : Seek emergency treatment
Mild diarrhea : Decrease dose. Call doctor when convenient.
Nausea or vomiting : Seek emergency treatment.
Rebound scurvy-like symptoms : Call doctor when convenient If you decide to reduce dose, do so
gradually to prevent deficiency symptoms.

Interactions:
Interacts with : Combined effect
Aminosalicylic acid (PAS for tuberculosis) : Increases chance of formation of drug crystals in urine.
Large doses of vitamin C must be taken to produce this effect.
Anticholinergics : Decreases anticholinergic effect.
Anticoagulants (oral) : Decreases anticoagulant effect
Aspirin : Decreases vitamin-C effect.
Barbiturates : Decreases vitamin-C effect. Increases barbiturate effect.
Calcium : Assists in absorption of calcium.
Copper : Decreases absorption of copper. Large doses of vitamin C must be taken to produce this effect.
Iron supplements : Increases iron effect.
Quinidine : Decreases quinidine effect.
Salicylates : Decreases vitamin-C effect
Sulfa drugs : Decreases vitamin-C effect. May cause kidney stones.
Tetracyclines : Decreases vitamin-C effect.
Tobacco/Alcohol : Decrease absorption of vitamin.
 
Anyone involved in high intensity exercise such as weight training would be wise to supplement their diet with vitamin C.

The human body can only absorb small amounts per intake, I would suggest 3 x 500mg servings spaced throughout the day i.e.1 at breakfast, 1 at lunch, 1 at dinner. The great thing about vitamin C is that you can't really OD on it, if you consume more than is utilised by the body it is simply discharged in your urine
 
The Gooch;392130 said:
I notice some guys take supplements with great results and others see none. Vitamin C is essential for absorbtion. I was thinking guys who don't see results lack vitamin C?

sizerp;414703 said:
Here's a couple study's about Vitamin C. It is very effective at reducing serum cortisol concentrations (stress hormone). When your cortisol is raised your immune system is suppressed. In the morning our bodies release cortisol to ramp up our adrenals so we have energy to go about our day. I take 3grams in the morning, and 1-2grams post workout.

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Int J Sports Physiol Perform. 2008 Dec;3(4):516-30.
Vitamin C supplementation and salivary immune function following exercise-heat stress.

Carrillo AE, Murphy RJ, Cheung SS.

Environmental Ergonomics Laboratory, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Abstract

PURPOSE: Prolonged physical exertion and environmental heat stress may elicit postexercise depression of immune cell function, increasing upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) susceptibility. We investigated the effects of acute and short-term vitamin C (VC) compared with placebo (PL) supplementation on URTI susceptibility, salivary immunoglobulin A (s-IgA), and cortisol responses in healthy individuals following prolonged exercise-heat stress.

METHODS: Twelve participants were randomized into the VC or PL group in a double-blind design. For 12 days, participants consumed 3x500 mg tablets of VC or PL per day, with testing completed at baseline, then following acute (1 d) and short-term (8 d) supplementation. Participants performed 120.1+/-49.6 min of cycling at 54+/-6% VO2max in a hot (34.8+/-1.0 degrees C and 13+/-3% relative humidity) environment, with saliva samples collected at pre-, post-, and 72 h postexercise. Health logs specifying URTI symptoms were completed for 7 days postexercise.

RESULTS: A 2x3x3 mixed ANOVA with a post hoc Bonferroni correction factor revealed a significant linear trend in postexercise cortisol attenuation in the VC group, 21.7+/-15.1 nmol/L (mean+/-SD) at baseline, to 13.5+/-10.0 at acute, to 7.6+/-4.2 after short term (P=.032). No differences were detected in ratio of s-IgA to protein or URTI symptoms between groups.

CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that vitamin C supplementation can decrease postexercise cortisol in individuals performing exercise similar to that of a half-marathon or marathon in hot conditions. However, no changes in s-IgA and URTI were evident, possibly due to previous moderate training and reduced physical and psychological stress compared with athletes participating in ultramarathons.

PMID: 19223675 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2008 Jun;48(2):217-24.
Effect of vitamin C supplementation on lipid peroxidation, muscle damage and inflammation after 30-min exercise at 75% VO2max.

Nakhostin-Roohi B, Babaei P, RaHydromaxani-Nia F, Bohlooli S.

Department of Exercise Physiology, Guilan University, Rasht, Iran bnakhostin_aau@yahoo.com.
Abstract

AIM: Hypothetically, supplementation with the antioxidant vitamins C could alleviate exercise-induced lipid peroxidation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of vitamin C supplementation on exercise-induced lipid peroxidation, muscle damage and inflammation.

METHODS: Sixteen healthy untrained male volunteers participated in a 30-min exercise at 75% Vo2max. Subjects were randomly assigned to one of two groups: 1) placebo and 2) vitamin C (VC: 1 000 mg vitamin C). Blood samples were obtained prior to supplementation (baseline), 2 h after supplementation (immediately pre-exercise), post-exercise, 2 and 24 h after exercise. Plasma levels of VC, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), creatine kinase (CK), malondealdehyde (MDA), total leukocytes, neutrophils, lymphocytes, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and cortisol were measured.

RESULTS: Plasma vitamin C concentrations increased significantly in the VC in response to supplementation and exercise (P<0.05). TAC decreased significantly in Placebo group 24 h after exercise compared to pre-exercise (P<0.05). Although MDA levels were similar between groups at baseline, it increased significantly 2 h after exercise only in the Placebo group (P<0.05). CK increased immediately and 2 h after exercise in both groups and 24 h after exercise only in placebo group compared to pre-exercise (P<0.05). Markers of inflammation (total leukocyte counts, neutrophil counts and IL-6) were increased significantly in response to the exercise (P<0.05). In VC group, there was significant increase in lymphocyte counts immediately after exercise compared with pre-exercise (P<0.05). Serum cortisol concentrations significantly declined after supplementation compared with baseline (P<0.05) as well as declined 2 and 24 h after exercise compared with immediately after exercise in VC group (P<0.05).

CONCLUSION: VC supplementation prevented endurance exercise-induced lipid peroxidation and muscle damage but had no effect on inflammatory markers.

PMID: 18427418 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Jul;86(1):145-9.
Human adrenal glands secrete vitamin C in response to adrenocorticotrophic hormone.

Padayatty SJ, Doppman JL, Chang R, Wang Y, Gill J, Papanicolaou DA, Levine M.

Molecular and Clinical Nutrition Section, Digestive Diseases Branch, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, MD, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD 20892-1372, USA.

Comment in:

* Am J Clin Nutr. 2008 Jan;87(1):191; author reply 191-2.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: When vitamin C intake is from foods, fasting plasma concentrations do not exceed 80 micromol/L. We postulated that such tight control permits a paracrine function of vitamin C.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether paracrine secretion of vitamin C from the adrenal glands occurs.

DESIGN: During diagnostic evaluation of 26 patients with hyperaldosteronism, we administered adrenocorticotrophic hormone intravenously and measured vitamin C and cortisol in adrenal and peripheral veins.

RESULTS: Adrenal vein vitamin C concentrations increased in all cases and reached a peak of 176 +/- 71 micromol/L at 1-4 min, whereas the corresponding peripheral vein vitamin C concentrations were 35 +/- 15 micromol/L (P<0.0001). Mean adrenal vein vitamin C increased from 39 +/- 15 micromol/L at 0 min, rose to 162 +/- 101 micromol/L at 2 min, and returned to 55 +/- 16 micromol/L at 15 min. Adrenal vein vitamin C release preceded the release of adrenal vein cortisol, which increased from 1923 +/- 2806 nmol/L at 0 min to 27 191 +/- 16 161 nmol/L at 15 min (P<0.0001). Peripheral plasma cortisol increased from 250 +/- 119 nmol/L at 0 min to 506 +/- 189 nmol/L at 15 min (P<0.0001).

CONCLUSIONS: Adrenocorticotrophic hormone stimulation increases adrenal vein but not peripheral vein vitamin C concentrations. These data are the first in humans showing that hormone-regulated vitamin secretion occurs and that adrenal vitamin C paracrine secretion is part of the stress response. Tight control of peripheral vitamin C concentration is permissive of higher local concentrations that may have paracrine functions.

PMID: 17616774 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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The Gooch;392130 said:
I notice some guys take supplements with great results and others see none. Vitamin C is essential for absorbtion. I was thinking guys who don't see results lack vitamin C?

Vitamin C is awesome for the penis and the human body in general. I use a penis health creme that contains C and other vitamins and nutrients every day. It has totally improved the overall health of my penis. Check it out fellas.
 
AnthonyE;644191 said:
Vitamin C is awesome for the penis and the human body in general. I use a penis health creme that contains C and other vitamins and nutrients every day. It has totally improved the overall health of my penis. Check it out fellas.
You really bumped this 4 year old thread on vitamin c? Come on man, it's not gonna do jack shit for your dick. I take in 3 grams a day of it. It's a vitamin not a wonder drug for the penis
 
Jdcsd;644372 said:
You really bumped this 4 year old thread on vitamin c? Come on man, it's not gonna do jack shit for your dick. I take in 3 grams a day of it. It's a vitamin not a wonder drug for the penis

It does work nicely with X-tacy:)
 
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