Vitamin C is alkaline.

A positive charge (Acid) is the absence of free electrons. An antioxidant supplies electrons.

Oxidation, caused by free radicals in your body, involves the loss of electrons.

Antioxidants counter the disease process caused by oxidation (loss of electrons) by supplying electrons.

Vitamin C is a major antioxidant, and according to Dr. Levy, perhaps the most important "electron donor" to maintain optimal electron flow in your cell.

According to Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, "health" occurs when there is an ample flow and interchange of electrons in your cells. Impaired or poor electron flow and interchange equals "disease," and when the flow and interchange ceases entirely, your cells die.

We already know that his is such a simple way to improve your health, fend off seasonal flu and feel better, but seem sometimes to forget. Perhaps it is too simple!

Have you noticed that vitamin C rich foods are all alkaline? It makes sense to supplement and eat more fruit and vegetables. Ideally one should eat only 20% meat, eggs and cheese because they are all acid and eat 80% alkaline foods.

Lucinda Ball

10/29/2010