Tag Archives: vitamin C

Vitamin C: Some Little Known Facts

Posted on October 19, 2020 by amusico

Did you know that most animals and plants synthesize their own vitamin C from food they eat? This is accomplished via a biochemical pathway that employs 4 enzymes which convert glucose to vitamin C. In mammals (like humans), the glucose … Continue reading →

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Healthy Living: Don’t Overlook Vitamin C for Pneumonia

Posted on November 10, 2014 by amusico

It’s that time of year when colds and flu are going around and this year we also have Ebola and Enterovirus. For some people bronchitis and pneumonia are a yearly occurrence. That used to be the case for my husband, … Continue reading →

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An Overlooked, Possible Cause of Heart Disease?

Posted on August 13, 2012 by amusico

Most articles on heart disease focus on the dangers of elevated cholesterol levels and the “need” for statins to lower them. I happen to feel this focus is way too narrow and from what I’ve read in research from many … Continue reading →

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