Abstract
The suggestion has been made that the daily taking of large doses of Vitamin C may decrease the likelihood of contracting a wide range of human disorders. The present study has examined the possible psychological side-effects of large doses of this vitamin. Evidence is presented that these large doses produce a disruption of psychological functioning resulting in decreased reaction times and psychomotor coordination.
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Benton, D. The influence of large doses of vitamin C on psychological functioning. Psychopharmacology 75, 98–99 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00433512
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00433512