Now Vitamin C Crystals Powder, 227g

The ascorbic acid is another name for Vitamin C.

Vitamin C is a popular antioxidant and one of the most widely used vitamins in the world.

The ascorbic acid is a bioavailable form of vitamin C in powder form, so it can be combined with other supplements in powder or dissolved in liquid for easy ingestion.

The Calcium Ascorbate is the set form of salt (metal) of water-soluble antioxidant vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

The calcium reacts with ascorbic acid to soften the acidic nature of this vitamin, making it more gentle for the special needs of individuals who may have sensitive gastrointestinal tract.

The pH of this buffer solution of ascorbic metal is about 6.8 ~ 7.4 compared with ascorbic acid is about pH 2,5.

The Calcium Ascorbate provides approximately 10% elemental calcium.

The ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a reducing sugar involved in biochemical processes such as hydroxylation of proline and lysine in the formation of collagen and healthy connective tissue.

Ascorbate deficiency leads to a disease called scurvy which manifests itself when you weaken the collagen fibers and leads to rotting teeth, delayed healing of open wounds and skin.

The Ascorbate is involved in many other vital functions such as mobilization of iron, stimulation of the immune system and as an antioxidant to neutralize reactive free radicals.

The NOW Vitamin C Crystals are 100% pure Vitamin C powder and recognized product for pharmaceutical uses (USP).

1 / 2 teaspoon provides 2.25 grams of vitamin C.

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 / 2 teaspoon 1 to 3 times daily in juice or water. You can get this product in combination with NOW Bioflavonoid Caps, Pycnogenol, and Alpha Lipoic Acid. Other Ingredients: None. Contains NO: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, flour, gluten, soy, milk, egg or preservatives of shellfish. Product suitable for vegetarians. The product is sold by weight rather than volume. Store in a cool dry place. Please recycle packaging.

8oz