Vitamin C - Negative Aspects
Introduction
This section outlines the negative consequences of excessive Vitamin C intake and lists the essential nutrients whose absorption/storage is impaired by Vitamin C.
Vitamin C may Interfere with these Substances
Minerals
Vitamin C may reduce the body's absorption of Copper. [1]
Vitamin C reacts with Ferric Iron (oxidized Iron) to form Ferrous Iron (reduced Iron) - Ferrous Iron, in turn, reacts with Hydrogen Peroxide to form Hydroxyl Free Radicals. [2]
Vitamin C may reduce the body's absorption of the Sodium Selenite form of Selenium (but does NOT inhibit the absorption of other forms of Selenium).
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