Re: selenium - stop vit C 48 hours before surgery

[Guest guest]

I had just heard about this issue recently, but high doses of can interfere with

anesthesia:

C gets in the way

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists identifies the three primary

causes of IOA (Intra Operative Awareness) as the misuse or failure of anesthesia

equipment, inadequate anesthesia, and patient-related factors. In this third

category, variables such as advanced age, obesity, and drug or alcohol abuse may

compromise the effect of anesthesia. In fact, even high doses of vitamin C may

interfere.

In the e-Alert " C Saw " (5/28/03), HSI Panelist Allan Spreen, M.D., explained

that a high level of vitamin C is so detoxifying that it can complicate the

anesthesia process. He said, " Many times I've had patients tell me that their

anesthesiologist was surprised at how much medication was required to knock them

out. " For those patients who take large doses of vitamin C (something that Dr.

Spreen generally recommends), he suggests that they gradually taper off their

daily dose until reaching nearly zero just before the surgery.

http://www.anapsid.org/cnd/drugs/anesthesia2.html

Beth in MN

> > > Just about

> > to get started and am in the process of ordering my > > supplements

> > needed to be taken at the same time. Does it matter if > > the

> > selenium is the yeast-free type? (I already deal with candida > >

> > issues) I'd love it for anyone to recommend what they consider are the

> > > > best brands of all the supplements. I am headed to the doctor

> > tomorrow > > to discuss the fact that my ultrasound has a rather large

> > black spot > > on my ovary, and my C135 (ovarian cancer antibodies)

> > came back > > positive. I was told he will definitely want to remove

> > the ovary. I > > was about to have surgery for pelvic floor

> > prolapses, but am thinking > > I may want to withhold any extra

> > surgery until I am healthier. I have > > eaten the SAD (sad American

> > diet) all my life, with a massive > > addiction to sugar. I was

> > diagnosed 2 1/2 yrs ago with rheumatoid > > arthritis. I've been

> > eating somewhat better since then, and have been > > taking lots of

> > supplements, but my life choices are catching up with > > me. I

> > believe it's not too late! Becky > > > > > > > >

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