Vitamin
C with a unique calcium bound ascorbate complex
1000 mg 100 tablets, Code 484
$28.95
Vitamin C, or ascorbic
acid, is a white, crystalline, water-soluble substance found in citrus
fruits and green vegetables.
Ester
Vitamin C Supplement may help to:
Improve
immune function
Maintain
healthy skin and blood vessels
Accelerate
healing
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.
This TwinLab product
contains a unique calcium bound ascorbate complex. This is a nonacidic
form of vitamin C that may have a longer serum half-life than regular
ascorbic acid. The product also contains a citrus bioflavonoid complex.
Supplement
Facts
Serving
Size 1 tablet
Servings
Per Container 100
Amount
Per Serving
Ester-C
calcium ascorbate
1100
mg
Supplying:
Vitamin
C
1000
mg
Elemental
calcium
100
mg
Citrus
bioflavonoid complex
200
mg
Other
ingredients: cellulose, croscarmelose sodium, vegetable based stearic
acid, dicalcium phosphate, triacetin, magnesium silicate, caruba
powder, purified water.
100% vegetarian tablets. Free of sugars, salt (sodium), wheat, starch,
yeast, dairy, artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.
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.
Vitamin
C with a unique calcium bound ascorbate complex
