High Dose Vitamin C

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) elicits a variety of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and microvascular effects in the body. Including, as a co-factor in collagen and catecholamine synthesis such as dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Vitamin C is widely used in formulations for the common cold and overall health. The use of Vitamin C has been expanding in recent years, and has gained a role in hospital settings. 

Individuals with a critical illness are commonly known to have decreased Vitamin C level and may be linked with severity of illness. Collectively, the evidence indicates that high dose Vitamin C improves blood flow, end-organ function and improve survival in critically ill patients. 

Radical oxygen scavenger protecting cells oxidative stress.

Cofactor in conversation of Dopamine to Norepinepherine. 

Norepinephrine helps the body respond to stress and exercise. Regulates sleep cycle, increased attention, improves focus and memory. 

Anti-Viral and Anti-bacterial effects. 

Essential for the synthesis of collagen which is one of the major components of connective tissue.

Zhang M, Jativa DF. Vitamin C supplementation in the critically ill: A systematic review and meta-analysis. SAGE Open Med. 2018;6:2050312118807615. Published 2018 Oct 19. doi:10.1177/2050312118807615