Episode 255: Vitamin C, Immune Health and Beyond

Are you getting enough Vitamin C? Deficiency in this important antioxidant goes way beyond scurvy and can play a role in hormonal imbalance, chronic fatigue, elevated C-reactive protein and many other disease states. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki unpack deficiency trends, the mechanism of action of vitamin C or how it works in immune health, its role on brain function, adrenals, and more!

The role of Vitamin C is often overlooked or thought of for occasional use for immune support, but there are but there are such broad uses and needs including cortisol metabolism, headaches, fertility, and as an ongoing supporter to aid in optimal immune response. In this episode, Ali and Becki cover recent promising studies on Vitamin C for COVID-19 and RSV, how quercetin paired with Vitamin C can have even more impact on viral replication, and our favorite ways to get more Vitamin C in the diet.

Also in this episode:

• Symptoms of Vitamin C Deficiency Episode 144: All About Collagen •

• Vitamin C and Immune Health Ascorbic acid promotes proliferation of natural killer cell populations in culture systems applicable for natural killer cell therapy Protocol: Intravenous high-dose vitamin C for the treatment of severe COVID-19: study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial •

• Vitamin C and Quercetin Quercetin and Vitamin C: An Experimental, Synergistic Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 Related Disease (COVID-19) •

• Highlights of Bio-C Plus - Use Code BIOC10 for 10% off! Acerola, an untapped functional superfruit: a review on latest frontiers, Journal of Food Science and Technology •

• Natural Approaches to RSV Cellular Antiox XClear Nasal Spray Frida Baby Snotsucker Elderberry Syrup Turmeric Lemonade •

• Absorption and Bioavailability of Vitamin C

• Vitamin C and Gut Health

• IV Vitamin C Therapy

• Vitamin C and Brain Health Plasma Vitamin C Concentrations and Cognitive Function: A Cross-Sectional Study Adrenal Rebound Bundle Adrenal Rehab Shake •

• Vitamin C and Stress Response Scientists Say Vitamin C May Alleviate The Body's Response To Stress A randomized controlled trial of high dose ascorbic acid for reduction of blood pressure, cortisol, and subjective responses to psychological stress •

• Food Sources of Vitamin C

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