Vitamin C
We always hear that vitamin C is the best ally you can have against the seasonal flu and the cold. Why? Because it’s said that it makes your immune system stronger so it can fight illness more effectively.
Naturally, you can find vitamin C in citrus fruits, strawberries, broccoli, and tomatoes, but most of the time this is not enough. When you want a better immune system, you will need more vitamin C, and this is how we end up taking supplements.
The thing is that when you increase the dose, the risk of side effects is also increased. This is especially true if you are a cancer patient under treatment. Unfortunately, large doses of vitamin C may reduce the effectiveness of certain chemotherapy treatments.
But this is not all; if you take niacin and statins, which are used to manage cholesterol levels, you should also be careful because vitamin C may interfere with their activity.
It’s essential that before taking any supplements, you understand how they can influence the effectiveness of prescription meds. Vitamin C is no exception, and the best thing you can do is try to maintain a stable level of this vitamin through a balanced diet.
