Vitamin C Supplements

• Vitamin C

Vitamin C appears to be useful for many conditions, including preventing and treating the common cold. This eMedTV article describes the effects that vitamin C may have on the body and briefly discusses the vitamin's safety and effectiveness.

• Benefits of Vitamin C

Vitamin C appears to be beneficial for many uses, including common cold prevention and asthma treatment. This eMedTV Web page explores the other potential health benefits of vitamin C and explains whether children should use the vitamin.

• Does Vitamin C Work?

Vitamin C is claimed to be useful for many conditions, but does vitamin C work? This eMedTV article discusses the effectiveness of vitamin C for various uses, including the common cold, scurvy, eye health, heart health, and skin health.

• Vitamin C Safety

Let your doctor know if you have diabetes, cancer, or kidney stones before using vitamin C products. As this eMedTV article explains, there are many more vitamin C safety warnings and precautions to be aware of before taking vitamin C supplements.

• Vitamin C Side Effects

Indigestion, vomiting, and headaches are some potential vitamin C side effects that are usually not serious. This eMedTV resource lists other side effects (both minor and serious) that may indicate that you are taking too much vitamin C.

• Vitamin C Dosage

The recommended vitamin C dosage varies for different people. This portion of the eMedTV site lists the recommended dietary allowance for vitamin C. Dosing guidelines for people who smoke and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are also included.

• Vitamin C Drug Interactions

Aluminum products, warfarin, and estrogens may cause drug interactions with vitamin C. This segment from the eMedTV Web site describes the potential effects of vitamin C drug interactions and lists other medicines that may cause an interaction.

• Vitamin C and the Common Cold

Many people believe that there is a link between vitamin C and the common cold -- namely, that the vitamin can prevent colds. This eMedTV article explores the data on vitamin C and the common cold.

• Vitamin C Overdose

Kidney stones and severe diarrhea are possible symptoms of a vitamin C overdose. This page from the eMedTV archives lists other potential effects of an overdose of vitamin C and describes the steps a doctor may take to treat an overdose.

• Vitamin C and Pregnancy

Women generally require a higher dose of vitamin C during pregnancy. This article from the eMedTV library offers a more in-depth look at vitamin C and pregnancy, and discusses the potential risk of high-dose vitamin C supplementation.

• Vitamin C and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding women tend to have a higher need for vitamin C. This portion of the eMedTV Web site contains more information about vitamin C and breastfeeding, and lists the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin C for breastfeeding women.