We have received multiple reports of a "cloudy solution" problem from various docs trying to follow Catcharts instructions and mix their own sodium ascorbate for intravenous infusion.
In the updated IVC Preparation Document by Cathcart (http://vitamincfoundation.org/pdfs/civprep.pdf) Dr. Levy mentions the need for a magnetic stirrer.
Thomas Levy wrote: If possible, use powder rather than crystals. Mixes much more quickly. Makes a big? ?
difference when doing lots of IVs. Also--essential is a magnetic stirrer, with crystals or powder
Perhaps this "cloudy solution" problem is what the stirrer is meant to overcome?
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?I have started to do some mixing experiments with our sodium ascorbate. I began with 10 grams of sodium ascorbate. According to my understanding, Cathcart would have recommended 10 grams (10 CCs) of water to create a 50/50 stock solution.?
??However, there is no way that 10 grams of sodium ascorbate will dissolve in 10 CCs of water? (I doubt a mixer would make any difference). I had to add almost 10 times as much water, or 100 CCs of water before the 10 grams of sodium ascorbate in solution turned clear (and there was a soapy residue that floated to the top - perhaps bubbles from the stirring.)
I wonder if the reason those more experienced doctors do not report problems is because they are using a stirrer, or is my understanding off by a factor of 10?