How do members experience Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 907 171
Iron deficiency anemia 284 31
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 177 46
Support immune health 90 20
Macular degeneration 58 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 5
Acid reflux 1
Anxious mood 1
Bad taste in mouth 1
Bowel irregularity 1
Burning sensation in stomach 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 5
Moderate 9
Mild 19
None 266

Member evaluations

Navy Nurse

evaluated on Aug 30, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

NanaBurr

evaluated on Mar 06, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for General health: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

STEELER

evaluated on Jan 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None