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Originally Posted by Joe Duffer
Dr Richard K Bernstein, in his book "Diabetes Solution" (2003), says "In levels higher then 400 mg/day, vitamin C becomes an oxidant rather then an antioxidant and can cause neuropathies".
Is there any basis for this statement?
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Remember you are likely better off getting your vitamin C from food (plants) rather than supplements. Here is a list of vitamin C content for selected foods:
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Vit...hProfessional/
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguideli.../appendixb.htm
You are not going to overdose on bell peppers, oranges, kiwis, or grapefruits. I have never eaten guava, but here is a reason to--#1 on the health.gov list, providing 188 mg vitamin C in 1/2 cup.
Ron