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Most Lyme patients don’t realize that  Borrelia burgdorferi (the Lyme bacteria) actively depletes vitamin C  while simultaneously increasing oxidative stress and inflammation. Without addressing this deficiency, recovery becomes nearly impossible.

This post will reveal:✔  How Lyme bacteria drain your vitamin C reserves ✔  Why standard vitamin C fails Lyme patients ✔  How Glyco C+ bypasses these limitations ✔  The life-changing benefits Lyme sufferers experience 

 1. Lyme Bacteria Trigger Massive Oxidative Stress 

• Borrelia burgdorferi  generates inflammatory cytokines  (IL-6, TNF-α) that  consume antioxidants 

• Your body burns through vitamin C  10x faster  during active infection

• Without enough vitamin C,  Lyme symptoms worsen  (fatigue, joint pain, neurological issues)

 2. Lyme Damages Collagen & Connective Tissues 

• The bacteria  target collagen-rich areas  (joints, skin, nerves)

• Vitamin C is  essential for collagen repair —but Lyme depletes it

• Result:  Chronic joint pain, tendonitis, and slow healing 

 3. Lyme Suppresses Immune Function 

• The bacteria  evade immune detection  by disrupting white blood cells

• Vitamin C  boosts neutrophil and macrophage activity —critical for fighting persistent infection

• Low vitamin C =  weaker defense against Lyme and coinfections 

 4. Neurological Symptoms Worsen Without Vitamin C 

• Lyme neurotoxins  increase brain inflammation 

• Vitamin C is required to:

  •  Protect neurons  from oxidative damage

  •  Support neurotransmitter production  (serotonin, dopamine)

  •  Maintain the blood-brain barrier 

 5. Liver Detox Pathways Become Overwhelmed 

• Lyme toxins  clog phase 1 and 2 liver detox 

• Vitamin C is needed to  recycle glutathione  (your master detox antioxidant)

• Deficiency leads to  toxic buildup and herx reactions 

Lyme patients with vitamin C depletion often experience:

 🔻 Energy & Metabolic Collapse 

• Crushing fatigue unrelieved by sleep

• Post-exertional malaise (PEM)

• Muscle weakness and wasting

 🔻 Neurological Dysfunction 

• Brain fog and memory loss

• Nerve pain (tingling, burning, numbness)

• Anxiety/depression (due to neurotransmitter disruption)

 🔻 Immune System Failure 

• Frequent viral reactivations (EBV, HHV-6)

• Slow recovery from infections

• Autoimmune flares

 🔻 Chronic Pain & Inflammation 

• Migrating joint and muscle pain

• Tendonitis and ligament weakness

• Persistent headaches

 🔻 Poor Detox Capacity 

• Severe herxheimer reactions

• Chemical sensitivities

• Inability to tolerate treatments

 These are ALL signs of vitamin C depletion— and Lyme makes it far worse. 

Most vitamin C supplements  don’t work for Lyme disease  because:

 ❌ Gut Damage Blocks Absorption 

• Lyme  disrupts intestinal health , reducing vitamin C uptake

• Cheap ascorbic acid  requires healthy gut function —which Lyme destroys

 ❌ Causes Diarrhea Before Therapeutic Doses Are Reached 

• Lyme patients often need  high doses (5-15g+ daily) 

• Regular vitamin C causes  osmotic diarrhea  before reaching needed levels

 ❌ Lacks Critical Cofactors for Lyme Support 

• Isolated ascorbic acid  doesn’t include bioflavonoids  needed for:

  •  Neuroprotection  (quercetin, rutin)

  •  Antibacterial effects  (citrus bioflavonoids)

  •  Detox support  (liver enzyme activation)

 ❌ Oxidizes Too Quickly 

• Lyme increases oxidative stress,  destroying vitamin C before use 

• Regular vitamin C  breaks down in the gut  before reaching cells

What most don’t realize is that  no amount of herbs or natural therapies will work effectively if you’re vitamin C deficient . Lyme disease creates an  extreme nutrient drain , particularly on vitamin C, which is required for nearly every detox pathway, immune response, and cellular repair process. When you’re deficient, your body  can’t properly utilize  antimicrobial herbs like Japanese knotweed, cat’s claw, or andrographis—no matter how high-quality they are. Without adequate vitamin C, your liver struggles to process Lyme toxins, your immune system remains sluggish, and inflammation continues unchecked. Essentially, you’re  pouring money into treatments that can’t work at full capacity  because your foundational nutrient status is compromised.

Herxheimer reactions (die-off symptoms) generate a flood of free radicals, which vitamin C is needed to neutralize. If you’re already deficient, these reactions become  more severe and prolonged , making treatment unbearable. Instead of seeing progress, you end up in a cycle of  spending more on “supportive” supplements  to manage side effects—binders, electrolytes, mitochondrial supports—while the root issue (vitamin C deficiency) goes unaddressed. 

Glyco C+ provides the high-dose, bioavailable vitamin C needed to  make all other treatments work better , reducing wasted time, money, and frustration. By correcting this deficiency upfront, you’ll finally start seeing real results from the herbs and therapies you’re already using—without constantly needing to add more to the mix.

The bottom line?  If you’re treating Lyme without addressing vitamin C deficiency, you’re throwing money away . Prioritize replenishing this foundational nutrient with Glyco C+, and watch as your other supplements and herbs  finally start doing their job . Your body—and your wallet—will thank you.

Glyco C+ solves  every limitation  of standard vitamin C with:

 ✅ GENE Technology for 10X Absorption 

•  Glycoimmunology encapsulation  protects vitamin C through damaged guts

•  Bypasses absorption issues  common in Lyme patients

• Delivers  directly to cells  for maximum impact

 ✅ 24-Hour Sustained Release 

• Provides  continuous vitamin C  without gut irritation

• Allows  high therapeutic dosing  without diarrhea

• Mimics how fruits  naturally release vitamin C 

 ✅ Complete Lyme-Fighting Complex 

•  Camu Camu  (natural antiviral/antibacterial)

•  Acerola Cherry  (rich in immune-modulating anthocyanins)

•  Citrus Bioflavonoids  (repair blood-brain barrier)

•  Rose Hips  (reduce inflammatory cytokines)

 ✅ Lyme-Specific Benefits 

•  Boosts glutathione  (critical for detoxing Lyme toxins)

•  Enhances antibiotic effectiveness  (synergistic with doxycycline, disulfiram, etc.)

•  Reduces herx reactions  (supports liver detox pathways)

•  Protects mitochondria  (reverses Lyme-induced fatigue)

Lyme disease  steals your vitamin C , leaving you vulnerable to  chronic inflammation, neurological damage, and immune collapse . Glyco C+ is the  only vitamin C formula designed for Lyme recovery , with:

•  Maximized absorption  (even with gut damage)

•  Lyme-fighting bioflavonoids 

•  Gentle, sustained release  (no side effects)

 Don’t let Lyme win—rebuild your defenses with Glyco C+.