Life
Extension Vitamin C products contain only pharmaceutical-grade ascorbic
acid
100 grm powder, Code 080
$26.95
Vitamin C, or ascorbic
acid, is a white, crystalline, water-soluble substance found in citrus
fruits and green vegetables.
Vitamin
C may help to:
Prevent heart
disease and some forms of cancer
Improve immune
function
Maintain healthy
skin and blood vessels
Accelerate healing
Reduce allergic
reactions
Vitamin C also comes
in at least two other forms, chemically bonded to minerals as ascorbates,
and to the fat palmitic acid, as ascorbyl palmitate which is a fat soluble
version of vitamin C. Both of these forms are non-acidic.
Supplement
Facts
Serving
Size 1 rounded teaspoon
Amount
Per Serving
Vitamin
C as ascorbic acid (Roche)
4000
mg
This product contains
NO sugar, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy or dairy. Contains NO artificial
color, sweeteners, flavors or preservatives.
Caution:
Ascorbic acid
is the acidic form of vitamin C, and even when encapsulated can cause
gastric upset or diarrhea for some people. This can often be alleviated
by consuming it with meals.
Especially if
you have a stomach ulcer, use of an antacid, buffering agent, or a
buffered form of vitamin C is suggested. The calcium carbonate and
magnesium oxide products listed in the Minerals section of this Directory
make good antacids. Unbuffered ascorbic acid in the mouth may be harmful
to tooth enamel.
Dosage and
use
An appropriate
dosage of any form of vitamin C depends on what other amounts of vitamin
C are being ingested daily.
A prophylactic
dosage of 2.5 to 6 grams of various forms of vitamin C daily is recommended.
Up to 15 grams
daily, may be required when attempting to eliminate or halt the progression
of diseases.
Large doses of
ascorbic or ascorbates and any dose of ascorbyl palmitate should be
consumed with meals.
All vitamin C
products should be stored away from heat, light, and moisture although
this is most important for pure ascorbic acid and ascorbyl palmitate
powders.
Note:
All “Life Extension” Vitamin C products contain only pharmaceutical-grade
ascorbic acid or ascorbates from companies like Roche. No Chinese vitamin
C is permitted in “Life Extension” brand vitamin C.
Life
Extension Vitamin C products contain only pharmaceutical-grade ascorbic
acid
