Fw: NNF - Vitamin C Facts

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Barb Young posted a report which concluded:

>While intake of

>vitamin C is important, there is no scientific evidence that supports

>taking megadoses of vitamin C. In fact, megadoses may interfere with

>the absorption of certain prescription drugs. It also increases the

>absorption of iron, which may pose a problem for men. >>

I'd just like to point out that the author assumes that all women are

menstruating, and that none of us has hemochromatosis. IMO, it should have

read: " It also increases the absorption of iron, which may pose a problem

for all except menstruating women.

Susie