45 patient evaluations for Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

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Jan 1, 2011 (Started Dec 23, 2000)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2000 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I took this vitamin in different dosages for 10 years and can't tell if it had any therapeutic value. The research I found showed no benefit for ALS other than helping maintain recommended daily vitamin intake for patients struggling to maintain recommended levels through diet.
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jan 19, 2011 (Started Sep 05, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I think Vit C helps me stay more healthy
Cost: < $25 monthly

Dec 30, 2010 (Started Sep 05, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I feel like this vitamin helps me keep my system up.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 24, 2009 (Started Sep 05, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 2, 2009 (Started Sep 05, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Oct 16, 2008 (Started Sep 05, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Fights off colds.
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Apr 11, 2011 (Started Mar 03, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jun 21, 2011 (Started Jan 26, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2000 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 5, 2011 (Started Jun 07, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Doctor recommendation)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I have noticed no difference that I can say apply to the vitamine.
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jun 10, 2010 (Started Mar 31, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for weakened immune system)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 1, 2011 (Started Feb 20, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 19, 2012 (Started Mar 18, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 4, 2012 (Started Jul 06, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Support nutritional health)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 4000 intl units Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 10, 2012 (Started Aug 10, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks
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