Short version:  At standard doses, vitamin C acts mostly as an antioxidant . At high intravenous doses (typically >10 grams) , it behaves pro-oxidatively  in a controlled  way—creating small amounts of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) in the bloodstream that your healthy cells can neutralize, while stressed or abnormal cells struggle to do so. This shift is why HDIVC is used for prevention, recovery, and as a supportive therapy alongside traditional care. What counts as “high dose”?

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