Vitamin C (ascorbate) is an essential nutrient and antioxidant that is pivotal in immune function among other things. It helps the body deal with free radicals, especially in situations where they are produced in great quantities, such as during an illness. Humans happen to be part of the group of mammals that do not produce […]
Supplement Regimen Update — September 2016
Goals for Oct. 2016 and Beyond Since the seasons are changing again, this also means flu season and lethargy and depressed mood that may come with it. So I will be focusing my supplement stack in this direction to ensure I cover any gaps in this area. Though the ZMA and Ester-C will cover my vitamin C and […]
Pill Scout’s Supplement Regimen – August 2016
Here’s another supplement regimen post by yours truly! My regimen has remained mostly unchanged through the summer since my March + April log, save for running out of old supplements and adding some new ones into the mix to try out. I’ve introduced some newer ones but a lot of the same substances are still […]
Pill Scout’s Supplement Regimen – March/April 2016
For those who are late to the party, this is just a journalized update of the supplement regimen of yours truly. Compared to February’s post, I have missed the month of March so I’ve combined the two together. As you will see, I have added a few more goals and conditions to improve or maintain, […]
Pill Scout’s Supplement Regimen – February 2016
For those of you who are new here, and for returning readers, I plan to create a monthly update on my supplement regimen and goals. In the past, I kept mainly mental notes of my goals and supplement regimens, which probably caused a considerable amount of disorganization. I change this now by creating this sort […]
Does Vitamin C do anything for cold and flu?
Ascorbic acid, more commonly known as Vitamin C, is a very interesting and often overlooked substance. It’s commonly used as a preservative and small amounts are used to fortify many foods. It is also one of the most popular supplements. With few exceptions, the current mainstream scientific consensus seems to be that taking more than […]