Don’t Underestimate The Power of C!!

With all the new superfoods and super supplements clamoring for our attention these days, it’s often easy to forget that good ole Vitamin C is still one of the best cure-alls around. And from the research I’ve been doing, when it’s used in a liposomal form and in high enough doses, vitamin C can be an outright miracle worker.

(NaturalHealth365) Since our body doesn’t produce it – vitamin C is essentially the most important vitamin you’ll ever consume for overall good health. Vitamin C can help prevent, lessen, and even reverse degenerative health problems, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease. It offers protection against colds and flu and can eliminate the threat of every virus known to man – if taken in large enough dosages.

It can cure over 30 major diseases, and is a treatment for shingles, an effective prevention and treatment of radiation exposure, is better than chemotherapy

One of the most important health tips you’ll ever receive would be to consume vitamin C on a daily basis. Generally speaking, most people would benefit from 1 to 2 grams of vitamin C (daily) – but those suffering from serious health conditions may require substantially more. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for best results.

Naturally, choosing the right foods to consume each day will go a long way to keeping you healthy and strong. Unfortunately, the vast majority of the population have been taught that an orange is the “best source” for vitamin C. But, while oranges have a nice amount of C, they actually aren’t the food with the highest levels by far!

Let’s take a closer look at the best sources of vitamin C – some of them may surprise you.

1. Camu Camu has about 30 times more vitamin C than oranges. This fruit that originates from a shrub in the Amazonian rainforest also has extremely high levels of iron, potassium and B vitamins. About 1/2 a teaspoon of powdered camu camu provides more than 400% the RDV of vitamin C.

2. Amla is also commonly referred to as “Indian gooseberry,” this antioxidant rich fruit is important in ayurvedic medicine. Juice from the amla has about 20 times as much vitamin C as oranges. This green round fruit can be found on a tree that grows in tropical India.

3. Guava actually has the highest level of vitamin C, so when you’re looking for the top sources of vitamin C, don’t miss this often overlooked fruit. The guava has about 228 mg of vitamin C.

4. Red and green hot chili peppers – While you might not be able to tolerate eating one on its own, both red and green hot chili peppers are also among the absolute best sources of vitamin C. There is about 181 mg in a half cup of chopped peppers; this is a whopping 182% of the DV. A single chili pepper provides about 110 mg of vitamin C.

5. Red Pepper is a great way to jazz up your salad. A half cup of red sweet peppers offer 142 mg of vitamin C. If you cook them, the level gets reduced a little, but it’s still impressive.

Green peppers are lower in vitamin C, as they have about 60 mg in a half cup.

6. Acerola cherry, uncommon to many people, is a tiny fruit that has about 65 times as much vitamin C as an orange. This fruit is available in powder, supplements and also as a frozen berry that you can add into shakes and smoothies.

7. Kiwis have about 70 mg of vitamin C, so it also easily tops the orange. A little known fact, when you eat a kiwi, you’ll also receive as much potassium as you would from a banana!

8. Oranges aren’t at the tip-top of the list of the best sources of vitamin C, but they still offer a substantial amount. One orange or a 3/4 cup of juice has about 70 mg. Orange zest is also packed with Vitamin C, so don’t just throw away this amazing part of the fruit. It’s amazing when added to soups or salads.

Of course, whenever possible, always buy (or grow) organic oranges or any other piece of produce.

9. Strawberries have about 50 mg of vitamin C per ½ cup. You’ll also get a high amount of fiber and antioxidants with this fruit or just about any other whole fruit or vegetable.

10. Leafy greens, like kale and mustard greens, are quite high in vitamin C. For example, just one serving of raw kale provides 120 mg.

11. Melon, from cantaloupe and honeydew to watermelons, are a delicious way to boost up your vitamin C intake. One cup of cantaloupe has about 67 mg of Vitamin C.

12. Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower are great additions to a vitamin C rich diet. You can get 89 mg in a serving of broccoli, and 75 mg per cup of Brussels sprouts. Just don’t overcook the vegetables or you’ll lose the nutritional value.

People reach for vitamin C during the winter when they are facing a cold of flu. However, it really makes sense to get enough vitamin C all year long, as it strengthens the immune system, helps to maintain healthy tissue and cellular function. Consuming these delicious natural sources of vitamin C daily will improve your iron absorption rates, protect your cells from free radical damage and lower your cancer risk in the process. What’s not to love?

See more at: http://www.naturalhealth365.com/vitamin_c#sthash.BeKxhbna.dpuf

Here’s a good reference chart from whfoods.com for identifying foods high in C:

World’s Healthiest Foods ranked as quality sources of vitamin C
Food	Serving Size	Cals	Amount (mg)	DRI/DV (%)	Nutrient Density	World’s Healthiest Foods Rating
Papaya	1 medium	118.7	168.08	224.11	34.0	excellent
Bell Peppers	1 cup	28.5	117.48	156.64	98.9	excellent
Broccoli	1 cup	54.6	101.24	134.99	44.5	excellent
Brussels Sprouts	1 cup	56.2	96.72	128.96	41.3	excellent
Strawberries	1 cup	46.1	84.67	112.89	44.1	excellent
Pineapple	1 cup	82.5	78.87	105.16	22.9	excellent
Oranges	1 medium	61.6	69.69	92.92	27.2	excellent
Kiwifruit	1 2 inches	42.1	63.96	85.28	36.5	excellent
Cantaloupe	1 cup	54.4	58.72	78.29	25.9	excellent
Cauliflower	1 cup	28.5	54.93	73.24	46.2	excellent
Kale	1 cup	36.4	53.30	71.07	35.1	excellent
Cabbage	1 cup	43.5	51.60	68.80	28.5	excellent
Bok Choy	1 cup	20.4	44.20	58.93	52.0	excellent
Grapefruit	0.50 medium	41.0	44.03	58.71	25.8	excellent
Turnip Greens	1 cup	28.8	39.46	52.61	32.9	excellent
Beet Greens	1 cup	38.9	35.86	47.81	22.1	excellent
Mustard Greens	1 cup	36.4	35.42	47.23	23.4	excellent
Collard Greens	1 cup	62.7	34.58	46.11	13.2	excellent
Raspberries	1 cup	64.0	32.23	42.97	12.1	excellent
Swiss Chard	1 cup	35.0	31.50	42.00	21.6	excellent
Tomatoes	1 cup	32.4	24.66	32.88	18.3	excellent
Lemons and Limes	0.25 cup	13.4	23.61	31.48	42.2	excellent
Limes	0.25 cup	15.1	18.15	24.20	28.8	excellent
Spinach	1 cup	41.4	17.64	23.52	10.2	excellent
Asparagus	1 cup	39.6	13.86	18.48	8.4	excellent
Sea Vegetables	1 TBS	10.8	12.16	16.21	26.9	excellent
Fennel	1 cup	27.0	10.44	13.92	9.3	excellent
Parsley	2 TBS	2.7	10.11	13.48	88.6	excellent
Thyme	2 TBS	4.8	7.68	10.24	38.0	excellent
Sweet Potato	1 medium	180.0	39.20	52.27	5.2	very good
Winter Squash	1 cup	75.8	19.68	26.24	6.2	very good
Green Peas	1 cup	115.7	19.56	26.08	4.1	very good
Blueberries	1 cup	84.4	14.36	19.15	4.1	very good
Watermelon	1 cup	45.6	12.31	16.41	6.5	very good
Green Beans	1 cup	43.8	12.13	16.17	6.7	very good
Summer Squash	1 cup	36.0	9.90	13.20	6.6	very good
Carrots	1 cup	50.0	7.20	9.60	3.5	very good
Cranberries	1 cup	23.0	6.65	8.87	6.9	very good
Plum	1 2-1/8 inches	30.4	6.27	8.36	5.0	very good
Garlic	6 cloves	26.8	5.62	7.49	5.0	very good
Basil	0.50 cup	4.9	3.82	5.09	18.8	very good
Romaine Lettuce	2 cups	16.0	3.76	5.01	5.6	very good
Potatoes	1 medium	160.9	16.61	22.15	2.5	good
Yams	1 cup	157.8	16.46	21.95	2.5	good
Avocado	1 cup	240.0	15.00	20.00	1.5	good
Onions	1 cup	92.4	10.92	14.56	2.8	good
Banana	1 medium	105.0	10.27	13.69	2.3	good
Apple	1 medium	94.6	8.37	11.16	2.1	good
Pear	1 medium	101.5	7.65	10.20	1.8	good
Beets	1 cup	74.8	6.12	8.16	2.0	good
Leeks	1 cup	32.2	4.37	5.83	3.3	good
Apricot	1 whole	16.8	3.50	4.67	5.0	good
Celery	1 cup	16.2	3.13	4.17	4.6	good
Cucumber	1 cup	15.6	2.91	3.88	4.5	good
Cayenne Pepper	2 tsp	11.4	2.75	3.67	5.8	good
Peppermint	2 TBS	5.3	2.42	3.23	10.9	good

World’s Healthiest Foods Rating	Rule
excellent	DRI/DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DRI/DV>=10%
very good	DRI/DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DRI/DV>=5%
good	DRI/DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DRI/DV>=2.5%

And an excerpt from an article by Dr.Thomas E. Levy about the part vitamin C plays in bone density:

Is there any evidence that osteoporosis is ‘focal scurvy’? By itself, the supplementation of vitamin C in osteoporosis has been documented to both increase bone density (improving the bone density test results with structurally sound bone), while lowering the chances of an osteoporotic fracture. This is further supported by the substantial research data confirming that vitamin C is vital for the formation and cross-linking of collagen in the bone, the formation of non-collagen bone matrix proteins, the differentiation of stem cells into bone cells, and the regulation of the cells forming cartilage and collagen in the bone.

See more at: http://www.naturalhealth365.com/natural_healing/calcium_myth.html#sthash.mZxv1EQt.dpuf

But supporting bone density is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to vitamin C….some real miracles are happening when it’s given in mega doses delivered in liposomal form….

(NaturalNews) Liposomal vitamin C is a lipid encapsulation of ascorbic acid granules that delivers more vitamin C to cells orally than even mega-dose intravenous (IV) vitamin C. At first, vitamin C expert Dr. Thomas Levy found this hard to believe, even as clinical results were being achieved.

Then he analyzed liposomal C to discover that, although IV C delivers more vitamin C into the bloodstream than orally ingesting vitamin C, not all of it permeated tissue cells.

It’s estimated that maybe 20% of IV vitamin C volume gets into cells, while 90% of liposomal C permeates tissue on a cellular level. Vitamin C is water soluble, and cell walls are fatty. Liposomal C is a lipid (fatty substance) encapsulated on a molecular level.

This enables higher oral doses vitamin C to permeate cells while not overwhelming bowel thresholds.

More power

Some of you may be familiar with the story of New Zealand dairy farmer Alan Smith, who recovered rapidly from a coma induced by flu complicated double pneumonia and leukemia. Many online accounts make it seem as though only IV C led to his recovery.

But following several legal attempts from Alan’s family to continue administering 50 to 100 grams of IV C after showing positive results when they were ready to pull the plug on his life support, the hospital cynically conceded to continue with only two grams IV C daily.

That’s when his family members found out about a newly produced liposomal C, which they brought to Alan daily. Each packet contained one gram of encapsulated vitamin C. Alan consumed six daily and achieved the miraculous results he had experienced with the 50 to 100 grams daily of IV C.

Yes, six grams of liposomal C did the work of 50 to 100 grams of IV C.

He walked out of the hospital in days on his own power. A year later, he was examined and there was no trace of leukemia either. Here’s a New Zealand 60 Minutes video clip that covers his story well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrhkoFcOMII.

At the Fukushima hot spot, a team of orthomolecular (mega-dose supplement medicine) scientists administered 25 grams of IV C before working and six grams daily of liposomal C to one group of site clean-up workers while giving none to another group.

The vitamin C crew came back with no signs of radioactive poisoning, while the crew without vitamin C showed high toxicity levels. The radiation poisoned group was then given the same IV and liposomal C treatments as the first group, and they all recovered.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/042593_liposomal_vitamin_C_mega-dose_alternative_cancer_treatment.html##ixzz2tQIxShtN

Related articles:

http://www.naturalhealth365.com/vitamin_c/liposomal-c.html

http://www.naturalhealth365.com/cancer_treatments/iv_vitamins.html

http://www.naturalhealth365.com/vitamin-c-eptein-barr-viral-infection-1147.html

http://www.naturalhealth365.com/vitamin-c-side-effects-big-pharma-1208.html

And you can search the archives at Natural Health 365’s Talk Hour for a program where using liposomal C is discussed:

http://www.naturalhealth365.com/talkhourshow.html

Or check out these articles that include a video clip of an interview where Dr. Saul talks about curing his pneumonia with high doses of liposomal C:

http://www.naturalhealth365.com/natural_cures/pneumonia.html

http://www.bodymindsoulspirit.com/pneumonia-cured-in-3-hours-using-natural-medicine/

Recently I discovered that *Dr. Joseph Mercola offers a product that features lypo C in capsule form, so I ordered some. I got it on special and the price was much less than the lypo-spheric C in packets and much easier to take. Would love to see some kind of testing done to see if the capsule form delivers the same level of benefit. If so, then that would be the way to go, in my opinion (or make you own following instructions in the videos below).

*There are probably more sources of lypo C available now since this article was first written.

For info on Dr. Mercola’s product:

http://products.mercola.com/vitamin-c/?e_cid=20140106Z1_DNL_banSpecial_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=banSpecial_1&utm_campaign=20140106Z1&et_cid=DM38671&et_rid=391201660

And here’s more information about Vitamin C as a cure for cancer and the benefits of using liposomal C, the benefit of using a multi- C (different forms of C) protocol, plus videos on how to make your own. Nice to have that option, but I wonder if it actually matches up to the quality of the professional/commercial version. And it’s certainly easier, although more expensive, to just buy some:

http://www.endalldisease.com/vitamin-c-big-pharma-suppresses-inexpensive-powerful-cure/

http://www.naturalhealth365.com/vitamin_c/0929_multi_c_protocol.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYRIjhReC8o

For “regular” vitamin C, ascorbic acid and ingredients for making your own liposomal version at discount prices, check out Vitacost.com, one of my favorite on-line places for natural health products. If you shop at Vitacost, sign up for a free account at Rakuten (formerly eBates.com) beforehand, if you don’t already have one. That way you can use the Rakuten portal to shop at Vitacost and earn cash back on your purchases. Plus, Rakuten also gives a gift card or some other “prize” when you place your first order (right now when you spend $20, you also get $20!). How does it get any better than that?!

iHerb.com is another good discount place to shop; use code CJG192, if you are a new customer, and spend more than $40 and you will get a discount, with free shipping on $20 or more, plus you can take advantage of the good deals in their trial offers section.

And don’t forget to check out these other vitamin C related Self-help Health posts:

Ascorbic Acid Flush & Lemon Routine

https://selfhelphealth.wordpress.com/2013/07/28/using-vitamin-c-to-counteract-the-toxins-in-vaccines/

https://selfhelphealth.wordpress.com/2014/02/19/vitamin-c-takes-on-the-big-c/

https://selfhelphealth.wordpress.com/2014/07/04/ward-off-gum-disease-other-dental-issues-with-vitamin-c/

Homemade Vitamin C

Salud!

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