What is Capillary Fragility?
• Deficiency of vitamin C plays a greater role than any other nutrient in causing weak capillaries that bleed easily. One of the earliest (and least dangerous) signs of the deficiency of vitamin C— scurvy—is bleeding of the gums. You may find it interesting to read the discussion in Section 1 about the discovery of scurvy. In the A-to-Z Nutrient listings in Section we, you will also find a more detailed discussion of how vitamin C works in the production of strong collagen. Recommendation: If possible, purchase vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in crystalline (powdered) form. Each teaspoon should contain 4 grams of vitamin C. Begin with 1/8 teaspoon (500 mg) once a day. After a few days, increase to 1/4 teaspoon (1000 mg or 1 gram) once a day. Then take that dose (1/4 teaspoon) twice a day. After you have reached this dose level, which gives you 2000 mg (or 2 grams) of vitamin C per day, begin to increase the amount taken at each dose (V2 teaspoon next) or the frequency of dosing (3 times a da
