Buffered Vitamin C

Buffered Vitamin C - 1000mg

Buffered Vitamin C contains 100%, pure, corn-free vitamin C specially buffered with calcium, magnesium, and potassium ascorbates to create a neutral pH vitamin C. This may lessen the possibility of gastric irritation in sensitive individuals.

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DESCRIPTION
Buffered Vitamin C Powder supplies 2,350 mg of vitamin C from calcium, magnesium potassium and zinc ascorbates per each heaping teaspoon.

FUNCTIONS
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has numerous biological functions. Foremost, it is essential for the synthesis of collagen and glycosaminoglycans which are the building materials of all connective tissues, such as skin, blood vessels, tendons, joint cartilage and bone. Vitamin C is the required coenzyme for two groups of enzymes that catalyze the crosslinking of collagen fibers - lysyl hydroxylases and prolyl hydroxylases. As such, vitamin C is essential for normal wound healing and capillary health. It also participates in the biosynthesis of carnitine, serotonin, and certain neurotransmitters, including norepinephrine.

Vitamin C is among the most powerful antioxidants in humans and animals. It is a water-soluble, chain-breaking antioxidant that reacts directly with superoxide, hydroxyl radicals, and singlet oxygen. Laboratory studies show that vitamin C completely protects lipids in plasma and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) against atherogenic peroxidative damage. In addition, vitamin C interacts with glutathione and alpha-lipoic acid, and regenerates vitamin E. The antioxidant functions of vitamin C appear to have clinical significance in providing protection from free radical damage to the eyes, lungs, blood and the immune system.

Vitamin C is absorbed in the small intestine by a sodium-dependent transport process that is intake dependent. At normal dietary intakes of 60 to 100 mg, up to 80 or 90% of the vitamin C is absorbed. At higher intakes, absorption  becomes less efficient. Absorption efficiency and vitamin C utilization may be greatly enhanced during conditions of physiological stress, such as trauma or infection.

INDICATIONS
Buffered Vitamin C Powder may be a useful dietary supplement for individuals wishing to supplement their diet with vitamin C.

FORMULA (WW #10023)
Each Heaping Teaspoon Contains:
Vitamin C ....................................................... 2,350 mg
(from calcium, magnesium, and potassium ascorbates)
Calcium (Calcium Citrate) ................................. 449 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate) ...................... 250 mg
Potassium (Potassium Bi-Carbonate) .................. 99 mg
Other Ingredients: stevia extract.
This product contains NO yeast, wheat, soy, dairy, corn,
sodium, sugar, starch, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

SUGGESTED USE
Adults take 1⁄2-1 heaping teaspoon daily mixed with (8) eight ounces of juice or water or as directed by a physician.

SIDE EFFECTS
No adverse effects have been reported.

STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

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