Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Likely Very Effective
Based on 2 Researches
9
USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 1 Review
7.7
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1/4 Level Teaspoon (1.1 g)
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1.1 g (1,100 mg)
1222%
Top Medical Research Studies
9
Vitamin C enhances antifungal treatment
We explored the potential of vitamin C in combination with theasaponins to combat yeast infections, specifically focusing on their collective effectiveness. In this study, we used a method designed to test various concentrations of vitamin C along with theasaponins, aiming to assess how these components work together against the yeast that causes infections.
The results were telling; vitamin C significantly enhanced the ability of theasaponins to target both the yeast's active cells and its biofilm formations, which are crucial for survival. With added vitamin C, we noted a remarkable decrease in the minimum amount of theasaponins needed to inhibit growth, indicating that the combination is more potent together than alone.
Interestingly, this collaboration seemed to struggle against the yeast's communication and defense mechanisms, creating more oxidative stress and damage to cellular structures. By analyzing gene activity, we observed that the combination of vitamin C and theasaponins disrupted essential metabolic pathways, suggesting a powerful effect against the yeast.
Overall, our findings support the idea that vitamin C can play a critical role in enhancing treatments for yeast infections, showcasing its potential as part of an effective topical antifungal approach.
The results were telling; vitamin C significantly enhanced the ability of theasaponins to target both the yeast's active cells and its biofilm formations, which are crucial for survival. With added vitamin C, we noted a remarkable decrease in the minimum amount of theasaponins needed to inhibit growth, indicating that the combination is more potent together than alone.
Interestingly, this collaboration seemed to struggle against the yeast's communication and defense mechanisms, creating more oxidative stress and damage to cellular structures. By analyzing gene activity, we observed that the combination of vitamin C and theasaponins disrupted essential metabolic pathways, suggesting a powerful effect against the yeast.
Overall, our findings support the idea that vitamin C can play a critical role in enhancing treatments for yeast infections, showcasing its potential as part of an effective topical antifungal approach.
9
We investigated the effectiveness of combining vitamin C (ascorbic acid) with amphotericin B, a common antifungal medication, against the yeast Candida albicans. Our goal was to see if this combination could enhance the treatment's efficacy while reducing side effects.
Throughout our exploration, we noticed a significant boost in effectiveness when vitamin C was included, with improvements ranging from 7% to 12% compared to using amphotericin B by itself. This enhancement could be attributed to vitamin C’s antioxidant properties, which seem to help protect red blood cells from amphotericin B’s potentially harmful effects.
However, despite these promising findings, we also observed that the yeast returned after 24 hours, regardless of whether vitamin C or vitamin E was included in the treatment. This suggests that while antioxidants appear to improve the safety profile of the antifungal agent, they do not entirely eliminate the yeast.
Overall, our study indicates that incorporating vitamin C into antifungal treatments holds promise for improving their therapeutic index, offering better safety with the potential for enhanced effectiveness against yeast infections.
Throughout our exploration, we noticed a significant boost in effectiveness when vitamin C was included, with improvements ranging from 7% to 12% compared to using amphotericin B by itself. This enhancement could be attributed to vitamin C’s antioxidant properties, which seem to help protect red blood cells from amphotericin B’s potentially harmful effects.
However, despite these promising findings, we also observed that the yeast returned after 24 hours, regardless of whether vitamin C or vitamin E was included in the treatment. This suggests that while antioxidants appear to improve the safety profile of the antifungal agent, they do not entirely eliminate the yeast.
Overall, our study indicates that incorporating vitamin C into antifungal treatments holds promise for improving their therapeutic index, offering better safety with the potential for enhanced effectiveness against yeast infections.
Most Useful Reviews
0
Avoid due to issues
I was advised to take this vitamin C in high doses. Initially, I felt good, but then I experienced symptoms resembling a yeast infection, with frequent urination, pain, and even blood. A friend who also started taking it had back pain and pressure behind her eyes. We both decided to stop after recognising these issues. I'm concerned about how it affected my health, but those problems faded after I discontinued use. Now, I'm trying a different acid-free brand from Holland, which has worked for me before.
Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Likely Very Effective
Based on 2 Researches
9
- All Researches
9
Vitamin C enhances antifungal treatment
We explored the potential of vitamin C in combination with theasaponins to combat yeast infections, specifically focusing on their collective effectiveness. In this study, we used a method designed to test various concentrations of vitamin C along with theasaponins, aiming to assess how these components work together against the yeast that causes infections.
The results were telling; vitamin C significantly enhanced the ability of theasaponins to target both the yeast's active cells and its biofilm formations, which are crucial for survival. With added vitamin C, we noted a remarkable decrease in the minimum amount of theasaponins needed to inhibit growth, indicating that the combination is more potent together than alone.
Interestingly, this collaboration seemed to struggle against the yeast's communication and defense mechanisms, creating more oxidative stress and damage to cellular structures. By analyzing gene activity, we observed that the combination of vitamin C and theasaponins disrupted essential metabolic pathways, suggesting a powerful effect against the yeast.
Overall, our findings support the idea that vitamin C can play a critical role in enhancing treatments for yeast infections, showcasing its potential as part of an effective topical antifungal approach.
The results were telling; vitamin C significantly enhanced the ability of theasaponins to target both the yeast's active cells and its biofilm formations, which are crucial for survival. With added vitamin C, we noted a remarkable decrease in the minimum amount of theasaponins needed to inhibit growth, indicating that the combination is more potent together than alone.
Interestingly, this collaboration seemed to struggle against the yeast's communication and defense mechanisms, creating more oxidative stress and damage to cellular structures. By analyzing gene activity, we observed that the combination of vitamin C and theasaponins disrupted essential metabolic pathways, suggesting a powerful effect against the yeast.
Overall, our findings support the idea that vitamin C can play a critical role in enhancing treatments for yeast infections, showcasing its potential as part of an effective topical antifungal approach.
9
We investigated the effectiveness of combining vitamin C (ascorbic acid) with amphotericin B, a common antifungal medication, against the yeast Candida albicans. Our goal was to see if this combination could enhance the treatment's efficacy while reducing side effects.
Throughout our exploration, we noticed a significant boost in effectiveness when vitamin C was included, with improvements ranging from 7% to 12% compared to using amphotericin B by itself. This enhancement could be attributed to vitamin C’s antioxidant properties, which seem to help protect red blood cells from amphotericin B’s potentially harmful effects.
However, despite these promising findings, we also observed that the yeast returned after 24 hours, regardless of whether vitamin C or vitamin E was included in the treatment. This suggests that while antioxidants appear to improve the safety profile of the antifungal agent, they do not entirely eliminate the yeast.
Overall, our study indicates that incorporating vitamin C into antifungal treatments holds promise for improving their therapeutic index, offering better safety with the potential for enhanced effectiveness against yeast infections.
Throughout our exploration, we noticed a significant boost in effectiveness when vitamin C was included, with improvements ranging from 7% to 12% compared to using amphotericin B by itself. This enhancement could be attributed to vitamin C’s antioxidant properties, which seem to help protect red blood cells from amphotericin B’s potentially harmful effects.
However, despite these promising findings, we also observed that the yeast returned after 24 hours, regardless of whether vitamin C or vitamin E was included in the treatment. This suggests that while antioxidants appear to improve the safety profile of the antifungal agent, they do not entirely eliminate the yeast.
Overall, our study indicates that incorporating vitamin C into antifungal treatments holds promise for improving their therapeutic index, offering better safety with the potential for enhanced effectiveness against yeast infections.
User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 1 Review
7.7
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
0
Avoid due to issues
I was advised to take this vitamin C in high doses. Initially, I felt good, but then I experienced symptoms resembling a yeast infection, with frequent urination, pain, and even blood. A friend who also started taking it had back pain and pressure behind her eyes. We both decided to stop after recognising these issues. I'm concerned about how it affected my health, but those problems faded after I discontinued use. Now, I'm trying a different acid-free brand from Holland, which has worked for me before.
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References
- Chen Y, Gao Y, Yin J. Ascorbic Acid Enhances the Inhibitory Effect of Theasaponins against . Int J Mol Sci. 2024;25. doi:10.3390/ijms251910661
- Belhachemi MH, Boucherit K, Boucherit-Otmani Z, Belmir S, Benbekhti Z. Effects of ascorbic acid and α-tocopherol on the therapeutic index of amphotericin B. J Mycol Med. 2014;24:e137. doi:10.1016/j.mycmed.2014.04.003
