Vitamin C reduces benefits of cancer drugs: study
October 1st, 2008Vitamin C supplements may significantly reduce the effectiveness of several anti-cancer drugs, according to a new study published Wednesday.
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I remember a paper in Science years ago showing that vitamin C in the body is metabolized in to products with cancer producing potential. they wouldn't go so far as saying the compounds were carcinogenic, just that they were precursors of carcinogens.