Question 1

i did a simple serum iron test for my son of 12, his result was 10.6 he has been on iron meds chelifer 15 mg for about a year... what are the next steps for good absorption other than taking iron tabs with vitamin c ?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Diet with foods with Iron is a great way to absorb Iron.  Good sources of Iron include shellfish, spinach, legumes, red meat, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, turkey, broccoli, Tofu, dark chocolate, fish. Eat up and stay strong.

Question 2

can vitamin c help?

Accepted Answer

Sure?: It depends what you are trying to help.  If you have scurvy, definitely.  If you have a cold, possibly.  If you have a malignancy, probably not.

Question 3

is vitamin c healthly?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The best source of vitamin C is a healthy diet consisting of lots of fruits and vegetables. Taking a pill won't substitute for eating healthy. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 4

is 1000mg vitamin c a lot?

Accepted Answer

Controversial!: I believe 300mg per day is enough.  Some physicians believe that 1000mg/day is ok. I disagree!

Question 5

what is rich in vitamin c?

Accepted Answer

Many fruits & vegies: Top sources of vitamin c include fruits, especially citrus, papayas, kiwi, strawberries, goji & acai berries, and vegetables, especially peppers, broccoli and kale. See http://www.Healthaliciousness.Com/articles/vitamin-c.Php.

Question 6

what is vitamin c halflife?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C: half-life is 12 hours.  So, take a does in the morning and again in the evening.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

does vitamin c really work?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C: Many uses for vitamin c have been proposed, but few have been found to be beneficial in scientific studies. Its use in the prevention or treatment of the common cold ; respiratory infections remains controversial. It is needed by the body to form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, blood vessels, ; aids in the absorption of iron. Long term deficiencies of any vitamin will have an ill effect.

Question 8

can i megadose on vitamin c?

Accepted Answer

No: As vit c is water soluble and excess will be excreted in the urine!

Question 9

what foods are rich in vitamin c?

Accepted Answer

Vit c: Fresh fruits and vegetables most of them contain vit c! esp tomatoes, oranges, tangerine, lemon, lime, strawberry, blueberry, potatoes, mangoes, kiwi, passion fruit, pears, carrot, pineapple etc.

Question 10

is lots of vitamin c good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C: Your body will eliminate any excess vitamin C that your body doesn't use, so health risk would be minimal. Excessive Vitamin C intake in supplement form may upset your stomach

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I did a simple serum iron test for my son of 12, his result was 10.6 he has been on iron meds chelifer 15 mg for about a year... what are the next steps for good absorption other than taking iron tabs with vitamin c ?

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Can vitamin c help?

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Is vitamin c healthly?

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Is 1000mg vitamin c a lot?

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What is rich in vitamin c?

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What is vitamin c halflife?

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Does vitamin c really work?

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Is lots of vitamin c good or bad?

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