More vitamin C is contained in the adrenal
glands than any other organ in the body and is required at higher levels during times of stress.11 - 14 Physical stresses on the body such as ingestion of heavy metals,15 - 20 cigarette smoking,21 - 24 immune impairment,25 - 31 extreme temperatures,32 - 36 and chronic use of certain medications such as aspirin also signal the need for increased intake of vitamin C. 37