Is Vitamin C Effective for Preventing Swine Flu?

I just recently read an interesting article on the use of Vitamin C to cure a case of the swine flu, written by Dr. Joseph Mercola.  A New Zealand man became very ill with the flu and was hospitalized - the use of antibiotics didn't do anything to improve his condition.

He didn't respond to treatment and ended up on life support.  Against the doctors' wishes, the family insisted that an IV with Vitamin C be tried, since there was nothing else they could offer.

The man ended up recovering from the flu, to the amazement of the hospital staff.  Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and may reduce the oxidation that occurs from free radicals in the body.

According to the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, "High dose vitamin C is a remarkably safe and effective treatment for viral infections.  In high doses, vitamin C neutralizes free radicals, helps kill viruses, and strengthens your body's immune system."

Please read this article if you want more information on preventing the swine flu with Vitamin C - Mercola.com.