What is Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)?
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water soluble vitamin used to prevent and treat scurvy and acidify urine. It may also be used to decrease severity of colds and as a dietary supplement.
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How do members experience Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 910 | 172 | |
| Iron deficiency anemia | 286 | 31 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 177 | 46 | |
| Support immune health | 91 | 20 | |
| Macular degeneration | 58 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 5 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Acid reflux | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 1 | |
| Bitter taste | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 10 | |
| Mild | 19 | |
| None | 267 |
Member evaluations
GRAMS211
evaluated on Mar 26, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
EdSikov
evaluated on Oct 20, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: None
- Side effects: None
ALS Boy
evaluated on Oct 20, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Slight
- Side effects: None
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