Why Don't Dogs Eat Oranges? - Ascorbic Acid - better known as Vitamin C

Reading the article on Mayo Clinic, the search for information on many of my conditions related to my stroke was on!  Though I only scratched the surface this night the information was both interesting and useful and will spur me on to read and study more!

There was one website in particular that I found both interesting and intriguing and was the impetus of much more reading that night (and in the future).  Also I found one very interesting fact that I had probably considered in the past but ever acted upon to find the answer.  Why don't dogs (or other animals eat oranges or other citrus?)  They don't have to!  Unlike other animals and mammals, humans do not have the ability to manufacture Vitamin C and must get it through their diet!

Among all the web sites I visited I found one of particular interest Natural Health Guide.  It made sense to me and follows very much on my beliefs.  Not wanting to jump on board without more research, I did a lot of researching and reading on Vitamin C (and related vitamins and minerals) to see what was being said. 

Since this had to greatly to do with the research and work of Dr. Matthias Rath,  I searched to see what I could find out about him on the Net.  The only negative comments I was able to find were in regards to retractions on negative statements made in reference to him.  I then turned my search to the affects of vitamin C on health.  WOW!  There were untold references to the positive affects of vitamin C, especially in regards to cancer and cardio diseases and health.  Many of the references were made on major media outlet website! 


Wanting to take all the possible steps to get off all the medications I am currently taking and based on my previous experience, I decided more investigation and research was warranted.  Stating today, I am taking 6000mg of vitamin C and 1000 mg of Lysine but still taking my normal medications.  As soon as I can, I will have testing done to compare my blood with my previous baseline measurements.  I will continue my daily monitoring in case an issue arises.  I will provide periodic reports on the blog about my well being and general health. 

Just as a note, maybe I am having a 'good' day but after starting the intake of vitamin C and lysine I feel what I would term 'above average' today.  Of course it could be a result of a good day and the phone conversation earlier.

Pray for me if that is your belief or say a good omen, whatever the case.