Vitamin C Side Effects
Many people take extra vitamin C in the belief that it can ward off the common cold, help them heal faster, or prevent diseases such as cancer and atherosclerosis. The Linus Pauling Institute states that studies do indicate that maximal dietary intake of 100 milligrams of vitamin C does appear to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, but the excess amounts should be from dietary sources, not necessarily supplements.
May 27, 2013