"janet" > wrote in message
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> In article >, says...
>>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>
>> > Good luck with that suggestion. Actually, too much vitamin C
>> > (alledgely) can be detrimental.
>>
>> Cite for that please!
>
> http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-Consumer/
>
> "Can vitamin C be harmful?
>
> Taking too much vitamin C can cause diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps.
> In people
> with a condition called hemochromatosis, which causes the body to store
> too much
> iron, high doses of vitamin C could worsen iron overload and damage body
> tissues."

And I'm sure that people who have that condition would know this. I worked
with a lady who had it and she was very careful with her diet.
>
> It goes on to say that excess Vit C can have a negative interaction
> with some
> prescribed medications, and with chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
>
> http://www.news-medical.net/health/V...e-Effects.aspx
>
And people who take those things or are on those treatments likely would
know it too.

> possible links between excess vit c and kidney stones; and early
> miscarriage

Taking excess vitamins would not be advised for pregnant women. Can't speak
for the kidney stones.