Buffered Vitamin C Powder

Produces a reduced acid solution that is nonirritating to the stomach
454.6 gm powder, Code 084, $31.95

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

Vitamin C benefits include:
- 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.

- Buffered Vitamin C Powder contains four buffering minerals, in addition to ascorbic acid. When mixed with water, this product produces a reduced acid solution that is nonirritating to the stomach or intestinal lining. The minerals also make it a more pleasant tasting and healthful drink.

The substances used in this product make it effervesce for a short while when first mixed with water.

1 teaspoon contains: Amount per serving % Daily Value
Vitamin C ...................................4000 mg ............6667%
(as calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc ascorbates)
Calcium ........................................145 mg ................15%
Magnesium ....................................55 mg ................14%
Zinc ...................................................2 mg ................13%
Potassium ...................................365 mg ................10%

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