How do members experience Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 909 171
Iron deficiency anemia 286 31
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 177 46
Support immune health 90 20
Macular degeneration 58 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 5
Nausea 2
Acid reflux 1
Anxious mood 1
Bad taste in mouth 1
Bitter taste 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 5
Moderate 10
Mild 19
None 266

Member evaluations

Rabid Rabbit

evaluated on Sep 30, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
  • Side effects: Mild

rilufool

evaluated on Feb 26, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
  • Side effects: None

Natural

evaluated on Dec 01, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for General health: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None