X-Message-Number: 16845 Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2001 08:56:44 -0400 From: "Raphael T. Haftka" <> Subject: Vitamin C >So how much vitamin C do I take? It is unfortunate that Fair4us has put his question in a tone that cast doubt on Mike Darwin's integrity. I am glad that he finally expressed regret for his phrasing. I hope we have all learned that if you want to get information rather than insults, it helps to be careful about how you ask for it. It is also unfortunate that the ensuing discussion is about tone instead of substance. I don't know Mike personally, but from his posts and from what I have heard about him, I have developed respect for his thoroughness and competence. Therefore, I am worried about vitamin C. I have used doses ranging from 500-1000mg over several years, and had much fewer colds than before. However, I also have a history of heart attacks and strokes in my family that I need to worry about. So I would appreciate input from anybody who has useful data that either supports or contradicts Mike's recommendation to limit intake to 250mg a day. Raphael (Rafi) Haftka, Distinguished Professor University of Florida phone:352-392-9595 Department of Aerospace Engineering, fax: -7303 Mechanics and Engineering Science http://www.aero.ufl.edu/~haftka Gainesville, FL 32611 Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=16845