Owen,
I recently got 6 boxes of Cardio-C for my mom as she has elevated Lp(a) level (47 mg/dL). However, she has a sensitive stomach and wasn't able to tolerate even a half scoop of the cardio-C. She is taking it 20 mins before meals. Effectively she took 1.25g morning and 1.25g evening for a week or so.
Is there any recommendation you can provide for a better way of taking Cardio-C? Knowing her, I think it will be extremely hard to get her to a therapeutic dosage.
I read about the Liposomal C- that it is better for a sensitive stomach. Then some of the other forms of Vitamin C such as Sodium Ascorbate may be good alternatives. Can you please provide an opinion on how can she still follow the Linus Pauling protocol?
Do you think Sodium Adcorbate or the Liposomal C can be replacements for Ascorbic Acid?
I'll appreciate your response.
Thanks,
Can you explain what she means by "sensitive" stomach? Usually, this means an older person has what is commonly called "GERD." The pain or sensitivity is not the stomach, rather the bottom of the throat (esophagus) which has become raw from the stomach acid backing up out of the stomach, into the throat. What I have learned about this i documented in this forum post, WHAT CURE MY GERD?
http://www.vitamincfoundation.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11177
Lets assume that is the issue is GERD. (another issue that many people have is that they simply cannot absorb vitamin C well through the GITract - causing gas and "early" diarrhea). She should adopt the things I adopted, eating six or more hours before going to bed (to allow the stomach contents to empty before she lies down), keeping her stomach acid levels normal (which means high), etc. And doing things which allow the raw esophagus to heal.
Here are a few ideas to help your Mom:
#1. Get a DIY capsule making machine from a Health Food Store. Create Cardio-C capsules (use a gram scale) and then slowly work up the dosage in capsules. The advantage of capsules is that the Cardio-C should not irritate the throat going down encapsulated in a gelatine capsule, but the capsule will dissolve in the stomach - leading to the full therapeutic effect. You'll soon experience the disadvantage: The large number of pills require to be equivalent to even one scoop.
#2. You could try adding backing soda (or better, sodium ascorbate) to the Cardio-C drink. This will neutralize the pH, so as not to be as irritating to the GERD. (At first, going this route, it probably would be better to USE Only sodium ascorbate for awhile (taking the lysine as pills) to allow the throat to heal. Later on, simply take the Cardio-C with sodium ascorbate (or baking soda) added.
Corollary: Put the Cardio-C (+sodium ascorbate) in a water bottle and sip. Take small amounts all day long.
#3 I have a nagging concern that any form of True liposomal, and perhaps if the DIY mostly emulsions, may not have the Pauling-therapy effect that we otherwise see. These means of administering vitamin C in nano partices have wonderful positive effects, but not necessarily for heart disease. However, a "liposomal" C may help speed the healing of your Mother's GERD. Lets say that one reason her throat isn't healing is because of a lack of vitamin C. Any liposomal you can add will assist in this healing process.
The book WHY STOMACH ACID IS GOOD FOR YOU is a must for anyone with GERD.