| The Legacy of Dr. Linus Pauling | | | | important precursor to modern natural alternative |
| For those of us that spend countless hours in pursuit | | | | medicines. Essentially, this medical field involves |
| of better nutritional choices, certain scientists provide | | | | equipping the body with optimal levels of natural |
| important advances that dramatically improve our | | | | substances to prevent and treat diseases. For those |
| way of life. While the latest studies are interesting, | | | | of us that consume dietary supplements, this |
| recognizing the achievements of special individuals can | | | | describes one of our favorite activities. |
| be very rewarding. Dr. Linus Pauling is one of those | | | | Orthomolecular medicine goes far beyond the |
| important chemists that forever changed our | | | | consumption of large doses of vitamin C. Many |
| understanding of nutrition. Let us take the time to | | | | mainstream clinical applications are considered |
| recognize his incredible life and amazing discoveries. | | | | orthomolecular medicinal techniques. For example, |
| Dr. Linus Pauling Was a Chemist for the Ages | | | | some scientists refer to the treatment of diabetes |
| So rarely does one man offer as much for humanity | | | | with insulin injection as a type of orthomolecular |
| in a single lifetime. In addition to his efforts as an | | | | medicine. |
| author and political activist, Dr. Linus Pauling joined an | | | | In the 1950s, Dr. Pauling examined how enzymes |
| esteemed class of only four individuals to ever | | | | might affect mental disorders. This molecular research |
| receive numerous Nobel Prizes. After graduating from | | | | lead to an understanding of the relationship between |
| Oregon Agricultural College and the California Institute | | | | vitamin B deficiency and a number of psychological |
| of Technology, he served on the Emergency | | | | conditions. Dr. Pauling observed that several |
| Committee of Atomic Scientists with Albert Einstein. | | | | psychiatrists were experiencing success in the |
| He received two Nobel Prizes in different categories. | | | | treatment of schizophrenia with supplemental niacin. |
| Only Dr. Pauling and Marie Curie can claim this honor. | | | | In Conclusion |
| He was also awarded the Lenin Peace Prize. While Dr. | | | | Dr. Linus Pauling was an independent spirit that |
| Pauling's accomplishments are too numerous to list in | | | | pursued intellectual understanding despite the |
| this format, we will examine his contributions to our | | | | pressures of others. Science relies on people like Dr. |
| understanding of vitamin C and orthomolecular | | | | Pauling to provide alternative theories that challenge |
| medicine. | | | | the temporary trends of the academic community. |
| Dr. Pauling's Vitamin C Research | | | | His incredible achievements suggest that we should |
| Most of us take for granted the health benefits of | | | | closely examine his theories. New studies often mirror |
| vitamin C supplementation. The average consumer is | | | | his findings regarding vitamin C. |
| well-aware of the value of taking large doses of | | | | While large doses of supplemental vitamin C may be |
| vitamin C when the common cold approaches. Dr. | | | | helpful in preventing and treating cancer, always |
| Pauling contributed to the popularity of this practice. | | | | discuss these decisions with your doctor. This |
| Inspired by the work of Irwin Stone, Dr. Pauling | | | | information is not to be used as medical advice. |
| suggested supplemental use of vitamin C for the | | | | Intravenous use of vitamin C may involve risks. |
| prevention of the common cold. | | | | Dietary supplements can sometimes cause problems |
| However, his research did not stop there. Dr. Linus | | | | in combination with certain pharmaceutical drugs. |
| Pauling believed that huge doses of Vitamin C can | | | | Health conditions and allergies may also interact |
| prevent and treat cancer. Much like Galileo, Dr. Pauling | | | | negatively with certain nutritional products. These are |
| was ridiculed for his beliefs during his time. This is the | | | | issues that need to be discussed with your primary |
| unfortunate curse of scientists that discover new | | | | care physician. |
| theories. However, new studies may support his claim | | | | However, Dr. Linus Pauling's research may help us |
| that large doses of vitamin C can prevent and treat | | | | understand new ways to fight cancer. If you are |
| cancer. He suggested that vitamin C dosages as high | | | | interested in pursuing a supplemental course that |
| as ten grams might be useful in the fight against | | | | includes large doses of vitamin C, take a look at Dr. |
| cancer. | | | | Pauling's findings. Discuss this possibility with your |
| Dr. Pauling's Contributions to Orthomolecular Medicine | | | | doctor. Dr. Linus Pauling's research may one day help |
| Dr. Linus Pauling coined the term "orthomolecular" in | | | | us gain significant ground in the fight against cancer. |
| Orthomolecular Psychiatry. This article was published | | | | He was an academic heavyweight and a true benefit |
| in Science in 1968. Orthomolecular medicine is an | | | | to humanity. |