Intravenous vitamin C as a primary cause of renal failure is not supported by the evidence base

Anitra Carr

doi:10.26635/6965.7264

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Intravenous vitamin C as a primary cause of renal failure is not supported by the evidence base

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Intravenous vitamin C as a primary cause of renal failure is not supported by the evidence base

Anitra Carr

New Zealand medical journal, Vol.138(1627), pp.141-143

12/12/2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26635/6965.7264

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Intravenous vitamin C

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renal failure

A couple of recent Otago Daily Times articles have made reference to a patient having died (more than a decade ago) from kidney stones and eventual renal failure due to high-dose intravenous (IV) vitamin C administration. This statement is not supported by the evidence-based literature.

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Record Identifier: 9926820412001891
Title: Intravenous vitamin C as a primary cause of renal failure is not supported by the evidence base
Creators: Anitra Carr
Publication Details: New Zealand medical journal, Vol.138(1627), pp.141-143
Academic Unit: Pathology and Molecular Medicine (UOC); Primary Health Care (UOC)
Publisher: Pasifika Medical Association
Date published ; e-published: 12/12/2025
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Language: English
Resource Type ; Subtype: Letter/Communication