Most Vitamin C gets broken down in our stomach and digested before it can even reach our blood stream. Therefore, most vitamin c pills we ingest are broken down in the stomach before our body can even utilize it. Most orange juice sold at the market is filled with sugar and actually contain very little amounts of vitamin c. Even if you hand squeezed oranges, most of the vitamin c you extracted would be digested in the stomach before reaching your bloodstream.
Liposomal vitamin c on the other hand, is enshrouded in liposomes (fat cells) that easily slip past the stomach to avoid being broken down. They are absorbed much more readily, some studies saying up to 80% better than standard pill form of vitamin c. Since I have started taking this, I have never been sick longer than 2 days!! I used to be out for a week at a time and hated getting sick. Not no more!
Liposomal Vitamin C:
Take 2g-4g every 2-4hours until symptoms improve when having symptoms of cold.
Following the dosage is important (18g max per day)
Mega dosing of Vitamin C (Taking high amounts) is somewhat controversial in the medical community. Some physicians are for it, while others warn against it. My opinion on mega dosing is based on the Nobel Peace Prize winner Linus Pauling's research. According to Pauling, animals synthesize about 18g of vitamin c naturally on a daily basis. Pauling believed that by supplementing our body with up to the same amount, our body could fully utilize the vitamin c to boost the immune system. Another point to note is that Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin, meaning it is easily absorbed and easily excreted. As long as you do not exceed 18g, you cannot really harm the body.
In my experience, I have never needed to take 18g to feel a difference. I have felt a difference taking 2-3g within minutes of taking liposomal vitamin c. I usually take about 6-8g when having cold sypmtoms and have found that range to be very effective. However, the proper dosing will vary from person to person and depending on the severity of your sympotoms.
Liposomal vitamin c is not only great for colds. It is also excellent for fighting off infections, fatigue, and even pain. Since taking liposomal vitamin c daily can become costly. I suggest taking vitamin c crystals as a daily supplement (1000mg) and saving the liposomal vitamin c when experiencing cold symptoms or infection.
Vitamin C Crystals:
As always, please consult with your physician or chiropractor/naturopath first before making any medical decisions you are unsure of.
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