Calcium Ascorbate Powder

Contain only pharmaceutical-grade ascorbate
300 grams powder, Code 146

$29.95

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.

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.

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.

1 teaspoon contains:
Calcium ascorbate ............3000 mg
Supplying:
Vitamin C ...........................2400 mg
Calcium (elemental) ............600 mg

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