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Posted by Amigan on May 24, 2008, at 6:44:36
Hi.
I have notice that Vitamin C helps me to calm down when i'm agitated. (Much more than the B-complex. In fact, i don't think that the B-complex helps me at all)
Does this make sense or is it just a placebo response?
Posted by nolvas on May 24, 2008, at 8:36:40
In reply to Vitamin C calms me down?, posted by Amigan on May 24, 2008, at 6:44:36
Definitely makes sense. Vitamin C is known to suppress the stress hormone Cortisol.
"The Adrenal Glands (especially the Adrenal Medulla) contain the highest concentration (approximately 30 mg) of Vitamin C of any part of the body (where it is utilized in the manufacture of Adrenal Hormones especially Adrenaline):
-Vitamin C (2,500 mg per day) lowers the production of Cortisol and Corticosterone by the Adrenal Glands during periods of Stress."
Posted by Sigismund on May 24, 2008, at 17:31:16
In reply to Re: Vitamin C calms me down?, posted by nolvas on May 24, 2008, at 8:36:40
I can't say I've noticed it myself, but that's how it is supposed to be.
It has a doubly good effect on me (I hope) by being not only calming but also good for allergies.
I should take more of it.
Posted by Amigan on May 25, 2008, at 2:48:29
In reply to Re: Vitamin C calms me down?, posted by Sigismund on May 24, 2008, at 17:31:16
Posted by linkadge on June 9, 2008, at 20:43:49
In reply to Re: Vitamin C calms me down?, posted by Sigismund on May 24, 2008, at 17:31:16
Yes, I get a very good effect from vitamin C.
It has a number of properties which may make it usefull for stress.
It does supress cortisol as mentioned, but it also has a glutamate stabilizing property. Vitamin C also has a dopamine stabilizing property, probably why it can act as a mood stabilizer in bipolar.
There are studies documenting the antistress effect of vitamin C in animals.
I find that if I can't sleep, 500mg of vitamin C can really help.
Take Care,
Linkadge
Posted by WickedGirl on June 18, 2008, at 12:23:22
In reply to Re: Vitamin C calms me down?, posted by linkadge on June 9, 2008, at 20:43:49
Question about this. From any of you noticing this positive effect from Vit. C, which form did you take? Was it straight Ascorbic Acid or was is a calcium ascorbate or magnesium ascorbate form? Or did the bottle just say Ester-C?
Posted by Sigismund on June 20, 2008, at 14:22:07
In reply to Re: Vitamin C calms me down?, posted by WickedGirl on June 18, 2008, at 12:23:22
My favourite form of Vit C was a collection of acorbates that I spooned out and mixed with water.
Posted by linkadge on June 23, 2008, at 20:53:23
In reply to Re: Vitamin C calms me down?, posted by Sigismund on June 20, 2008, at 14:22:07
I just use regular vitamin C (500mg) time released.
Linkadge
Posted by Amigan on June 24, 2008, at 8:23:08
In reply to Re: Vitamin C calms me down?, posted by linkadge on June 23, 2008, at 20:53:23
I use Cebion Effervescent tablets.
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