Vitamin C?

[kirstinlee]

I've been getting sick, and trying to ward it off with Emergen-C when I realized I was only a few DPO. I freaked, because I've heard that Vitamin C can make your body really acidic and can be used as a natural Plan B. I Googled it, and read some conflicting things... some aligning with what I thought, and some saying that studies have shown that it boosts conception rates up to 25%.
Has anyone heard anything about it or have any experience taking it? I'm 1,000 mg in so whatever damage done is done, but would like to know for future reference as Emergen-C is my go-to when everyone is sick at work. 

[EmeraldEyes85]

I have heard that it is good to take, because it can strengthen your membranes and prevent premature labour. That said, as you said yourself, there is a lot of conflicting information. Personally I wouldn't worry too much.

[Ray]

Also - that's a lot of vitamin C!! It's a water soluble vitamin so you literally just pee out all the excess. Honestly you'd be better off just eating and orange or a tomato every day.

[ghostmonkey]

Holy overthinking shit.

[anonymouseliza]

Feb 6, 2015 6:08:25 GMT -5 Ray said:

Also - that's a lot of vitamin C!! It's a water soluble vitamin so you literally just pee out all the excess. Honestly you'd be better off just eating and orange or a tomato every day.

This, exactly.

[squeakyduck]

There's so much vit-c in my prenatal that I don't bother with emergen-c anymore.

That said, I'm sure that it's fine as long as you don't drink excessive amounts. I'd stick to one packet a day.

[MrsC0617]

I heard that Vitamin C can aid in extending your LP, but I'm thinking there is no scientific proof in that. Perhaps that's where the idea of it helping with conception came up?

[Deleted]

I take vit c and d every winter. I also work with a doctor, and have talked to her about TTGP. She knows I take prenatal vitamins, as well as chewable Vit C & D. She didn't tell me there was anything wrong with doing this, so I don't think it is a problem?

Google can turn anything scary. I think you should talk to a doctor if you are truly that worried.

[beckynsean11]

Dudeeeee, chill. It's fine.

[madamewaffles]

Dude - my new favorite cold remedy is this Zarbees drink. It tastes like hot apple cider, and is especially yummy with a squirt of honey and a dash of cinnamon.

[Deleted]

Feb 6, 2015 11:29:07 GMT -5 madamewaffles said:

Dude - my new favorite cold remedy is this Zarbees drink. It tastes like hot apple cider, and is especially yummy with a squirt of honey and a dash of cinnamon.

Well that sounds delightful!

[kirstinlee]

Thanks for everyone's input... not trying to overthink things, just have a lot working against me in TTC and don't want to add anything else to trip me up. And like a few of you have mentioned, 1,000 mg is a lot. Thanks for easing my mind a lil' bit.

[kirstinlee]

Feb 7, 2015 1:49:08 GMT -5 W said:

Feb 7, 2015 1:04:53 GMT -5 kirstinlee said:

Thanks for everyone's input... not trying to overthink things, just have a lot working against me in TTC and don't want to add anything else to trip me up. And like a few of you have mentioned, 1,000 mg is a lot. Thanks for easing my mind a lil' bit.

So... is that picture you in your avatar?


eta: jw. 

It is lol.