A member asked:

Is it true that large doses of vitamin c may naturally induce an abortion and/or cause an early period?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Vitamins for concept: No, vitamin c does not induce miscarriage. It is an essential water soluble vitamin that is safe during pregnancy. Excess doses may cause diarhea.

Answered 6/29/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Massive doses of : Vitamin c for the purpose of inducing a miscarriage is a very dangerous practice. It works through toxicity. The idea is that the mother can withstand toxicity but it will kill the fetus. The problem is that overdosing on substances can make the mother very ill.

Answered 4/26/2018

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GYNECOLOGIST: Please protect yourself & don't do anything at home on your own. See a Gynecologist Doctor and make sure a Doctor takes care of you.

Answered 1/26/2021

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