Did Pauling's work on vitamin C have scientific basis?
My advocacy for high-dose vitamin C was based on my understanding of its role as an antioxidant and its involvement in biochemical processes. I observed that scurvy, a disease of vitamin C deficiency, highlighted a fundamental metabolic pathway that I believed could be supported and enhanced by supplementation. While some of my specific claims regarding its efficacy against the common cold and other ailments generated considerable debate, my intention was always to apply chemical reasoning to health and well-being. It is my firm conviction that understanding the molecular mechanisms of nutrients is crucial for optimal health.
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