I weigh 112 and gave been taking vitamin C every morning for the last 40 years.
My very nice friend is overweight and eats nothing but junk food. I’m giving him a bottle of 1,500 mg Vitamin C tablets because that’s really too much for me. 500 mg is enough.
And btw, my MD prescribes my vitamins (I take more than vitamin C), making them deductible med expenses. Plus, he didn’t think I needed a covid vax because he knows I have an immune system.
Your doctor is a rarity in the world of medicine. The MDs I’ve dealt with over the years don’t know squat about nutrition. I’ve found that ODs are more informed.
I’ve taken vitamins and supplements most of my life as well and walk about 3 miles a day with my dogs. I challenge my immune system by walking in all types of weather...except when it’s extremely hot and humid. I don’t want to stress out my dogs.
No covid, flu or pneumonia shots for me.
PS The latest addition to my health regime is R-Lipoic Acid which has just about cured the peripheral nephropathy in my legs and feet. I’ve been taking it since 12/23. It took about 6 weeks to kick in and now I can sleep through the night.
Sounds like you found a good MD.