Essay on Vitamin C

The researchers looked over the health records of 95,727 children, including more than 15,000 children unvaccinated at age 2 and more than 8,000 still unvaccinated at age 5. 2,000 of these children were considered at risk for autism because they were born into families that already had a child with the disorder.The study looked at the autism rates and MMR vaccination at ages 2, 3, 4 and 5 years olds. It showed no increase in Autism in any age. Autism rates we surprisingly lower in vaccinated

Vitamin A and D have showed unexpected and crucial effects on immune system. Vitamin A includes innate immune towards microbial infection, absence of vitamin A can increase the chance of bacterial, viral, and parasitic infection. Also excessive intake of vitamin A Is associated with toxicity, including blocked hematopoiesis, mitogen-induced T-cell spread, antigen-specific antibody production, and an increased susceptibility to infectious organisms. Vitamin A is also given by Retinoid supplement to treat the skin effects of T-cell lymphoma. Vitamin C also known as Ascorbic Acid also contribute in innate immunity system, Vitamin C works during infection to prevent oxidative damage. Lower concentration of vitamin C in leukocyte is related to reduce immune response in humans. It has been proven that Vitamin C concentrations in the plasma and leukocytes rapidly decline during infections and stress. Iron chelators such as desferrioxamine inhibit the activity of phagocyte oxidase and reduce reactive oxygen intermediate-dependent killing of bacterial pathogens, both in vitro and in vivo. Lastly, Zinc is a dietary trace mineral that is responsible for growth and development, and it is essential for the function of cells of the immune system. It increased susceptibility to

How have vaccines effected the world today? Autism and where it comes from is of great concern for parents all over the world. Autism has been linked to treatments of vaccines that can be detrimental to a child’s development and growth. Studies have shown on numerous accounts that vaccines that are meant to prevent certain illnesses are the root cause of children be afflicted with autism further down in their life

Vitamin C is needed for a baby to develop well as it helps our bodies fight off infection and disease as well as helping to heal wounds. It can also prevent anemia. Some lactating mothers may need more vitamin C than others, especially if overcoming a cold, surgery or some form of injury. The dose needed is 115 mg or 120 mg per day. Food sources in which vitamin C can be found are citrus fruits, broccoli, Kiwi, cauliflower and bell peppers.

Research has been done, but there still is no definitive answer to whether or not vaccines are directly involved with the onset of autism. An ingredient within children’s vaccines is a mercurial substance called thimerosal has been blamed for being the actual cause of autism in children receiving vaccines (Madsen and Kreesten 1.) The National Academy of Sciences stated “methylmercury (thimerosal) exposure alone may cause neurological problems in 60,000 children in the United States annually” (Rimland, Bernard, and McGinnis 4.)

There has been much debate regarding the possibility of a link between childhood vaccinations and the subsequent development of autism (Taylor, Swerdfeger & Eslick 2014). Autism is a cognitive condition that is present from early childhood. Childhood vaccinations are given in early childhood to prevent children from developing any serious diseases. The purpose of this paper is to present current research findings of autism and vaccinations from peer reviewed articles. Method: Fourteen peer reviewed research articles retrieved from the electronic databases EBSCOhost, CINAHL Complete and Medline. Results: Recent research findings indicate that vaccinations are not associated with the development of autism.

Most of the research shows no evidence to support that there is a link between vaccinations and autism. Taylor, Swerdfeger, and Eslick (2014) performed a meta-analysis to summarize evidence that was available on this topic from case-control and cohort studies. They assessed the relationships between the development of autism or any autism spectrum disorder and the vaccine administrations (Taylor, Swerdfeger, & Eslick, 2014). Data in the study by Taylor, et al. (2014) showed that there was no relationship between vaccinations and autism, nor between autism and MMR, thimerosal, or mercury. This study not only addressed the relationship between vaccinations and autism but also other factors.

Dana chose the article "Dietary, Complementary, and Alternative Therapies" to review for this discussion. According to Hyman and Levy (2011), many families use complementary and alternative medical treatments to lessen the symptoms of autism (CAM). Some use biologic treatments which includes taking vitamins and herbs. The problem with taking vitamins and herbs is that it is not regulated for quality as medications are. There are unknown active ingredients that make it hard to determine if the intervention is working with the allotted dosage. To determine the effectiveness of CAM, researchers need to have placebo control conditions so that it does not affect the results and prevent bias.

According to the CDC, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term that includes a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. It affects a significant number of individuals in the United States, with the prevalence continuing to grow (Frye, 2014). A significant proportion of individuals with ASD also experience medical conditions such as epilepsy. In fact, treatment resistant epilepsy appears to have a higher prevalence in children with ASD than in children without ASD (Frye 2014). Many children with ASD also appear to have underlying metabolic conditions, including disorders of vitamin metabolism. Biotin, a vitamin of the B complex, is composed of ureido ring fused with a tetrahydrothiophene ring and is involved in the regulation of metabolism amongst many other vital life functions. Biotinidase deficiency is caused by mutations in BTD gene (located on the short p arm of chromosome 3 at position 25), which results in a deficiency of the biotinidase enzyme, an enzyme that is needed to recycle biotin, an essential cofactor for several carboxylase enzymes (Frye, 2014). Symptoms include seizures, developmental delays, skin rash, alopecia, seborrheic dermatitis, feeding difficulties, vomiting, diarrhea, brain atrophy and ataxia. (Frye, 2014). The identification and treatment of biotin disorders could improve the underlying metabolic derangements and potentially improve behavior and seizure frequency

In spite of the fact that zinc is a basic vitamin for our bodies, taking excessively of it can be a terrible thing. Research has demonstrated that taking more than 100 mg daily for a longer period

Hepatitis C has been referred to as a "Silent Epidemic," since it usually progresses slowly over many years. Most people who are infected with hepatitis C are not aware of any noticeable symptoms for as long as one to two decades after they are infected. In fact, by the time symptoms appear, the virus has probably already begun to damage the liver. If the liver is injured and stops functioning, death will always be the outcome (Lieber). Liver failure from chronic hepatitis C is one of the most common causes of liver transplants in the United States.

In Australia, the reasonableness and effectiveness of folic acid being mandatorily fortified to support healthy pregnancy when considering the occurrence of NTDS in Australian children due to the amount their mothers have consumed of folic acid during pregnancy. The main purpose for creating a mandatory policy to include folic acid to the wheat flour of non-organic bread in Australia is to reduce the incidence of NTDs across the nation. Substantial rates of NTDs occur worldwide as significantly more folate is needed early in pregnancy than in other life stages. This early stage of pregnancy is often when women are unaware that they are pregnant. The folate is required for the development of the embryonic neural tube, which develops into

As with other nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, over intake or overdose of vitamin C can become damage to our health. Toxicity of vitamin C can cause nausea, diarrhoea, fatigue, insomnia, flashes or rashes, kidney stones, etc. The amount of vitamin C cannot be higher than 3000mg/day “Actually 2000mg/day is considered to be high for adults” (Ly Pham, 2011).

We live in a society in which we are in a state of constant fear of diseases. From when we are young we are taught repeatedly to wash our hands before every meal and to eat an apple daily. Moreover, we are catechized on a regular basis to bundle up so we do not catch a cold or pneumonia. Likewise, our doctors advise us to visit them annually to make sure we don’t have deficiency related disorders such as scurvy or anemia. What if there is a vitamin that could aid in preventing the aforementioned illnesses? Would it not be worth a try? Consider this an introduction to vitamin C! Details on this “wonder vitamin” are elaborated in the subsequent paragraphs!

However, there has been, and continues to be, vigorous debate on what the optimum daily intake of vitamin C is. Some have argued that 200 mg/day is an optimal daily intake for adult humans.  Others have suggested 1-2 g/day is best, this despite studies that show that the blood is saturated with vitamin C at 100 mg/day, and any excess is excreted in the urine [RDA,1995; RDA,1987; Browne.,1993; FAO/WHO,2002; Levine et al.,1999; Levine et al.,1995;Teoh ,1975].