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Changes in Leucocyte Ascorbic Acid during the Common Cold

Changes in Leucocyte Ascorbic Acid during the Common Cold Leucocyte ascorbic acid was measured in 7 subjects during the common cold. There was a significant fall in L.A.A. to scorbutic levels within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. By the fifth day the L.A.A. had returned to normal, which coincided with the cessation of symptoms. Absorption studies suggested 1g. ascorbic acid per day as a prophylactic dose and 6g. ascorbic acid per day as a therapeutic dose. The effect of such supplements of ascorbic acid in 4 episodes of the common cold in 3 subjects suggests that the L.A.A. pattern can be changed by this therapy. The implications are discussed. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Scottish Medical Journal SAGE

Changes in Leucocyte Ascorbic Acid during the Common Cold

Hume, R.; Weyers, Elspeth
Scottish Medical Journal , Volume 18 (1): 5 – Jan 1, 1973
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SAGE
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© 1973 The Scottish Medical Journal
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0036-9330
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2045-6441
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10.1177/003693307301800102
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4717661
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Abstract

Leucocyte ascorbic acid was measured in 7 subjects during the common cold. There was a significant fall in L.A.A. to scorbutic levels within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. By the fifth day the L.A.A. had returned to normal, which coincided with the cessation of symptoms. Absorption studies suggested 1g. ascorbic acid per day as a prophylactic dose and 6g. ascorbic acid per day as a therapeutic dose. The effect of such supplements of ascorbic acid in 4 episodes of the common cold in 3 subjects suggests that the L.A.A. pattern can be changed by this therapy. The implications are discussed.

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Scottish Medical Journal – SAGE

Published: Jan 1, 1973

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