Ascorbyl Palmitate

Fat (lipid) soluble form of vitamin C that can reach tissue areas which ascorbic acid cannot
500 mg, 100 capsules, Code 082

$28.95

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a white, crystalline, water-soluble substance found in citrus fruits and green vegetables.

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.

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.

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.

Ascorbyl palmitate is a fat (lipid) soluble form of vitamin C that can reach tissue areas which ascorbic acid cannot. Even though this form is purely synthetic and is not found in nature, it has been shown to be beneficial for protecting the lipid areas of the body from peroxidation Technically, the ascorbic acid “part” of ascorbyl palmitate is only 42% of the total weight. Since ascorbyl palmitate and ascorbic acid work in entirely separate areas of the body, however, the concentration of ascorbic acid by weight has little relevance to the benefits of ascorbyl palmitate, and therefore has not been included in the product contents description.

Contains soybeans. Contains rice. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, or corn. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, 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.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease