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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. Ascorbic Acid is a bioavailable form of Vitamin C in powder form, so it can be combined with other powder supplements or dissolved in liquid for easy consumption. Calcium Ascorbate is a regulated form of metal salt of the water-soluble antioxidant vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
Calcium reacts with ascorbic acid to soften the acidic nature of this vitamin, making it gentler for those who may have a sensitive gastrointestinal tract.
The pH of this regulated ascorbic metal solution is approximately 6.8 ~ 7.4 compared to ascorbic acid with a pH of approximately 2.5.
Calcium Ascorbate provides approximately 10% elemental calcium. Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is a reducing sugar involved in biochemical processes such as hydroxylation of proline and lysine for the formation of collagen and healthy connective tissue.
A deficiency in ascorbic acid leads to a disease called scurvy, which manifests when collagen fibers weaken and leads to tooth decay, delayed healing, and open sores on the skin.
Ascorbic acid participates in many other vital functions, such as iron mobilization, stimulation of the immune system, and as an antioxidant to neutralize reactive free radicals.
NOW Vitamin C Crystals is 100% pure Vitamin C in powder form and is recognized as a product for pharmaceutical uses (USP). 1 / 2 teaspoon provides 2.25 grams of Vitamin C.
1 / 2 teaspoon provides:Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 2.25g.
As a dietary supplement, take 1 / 2 teaspoon 1 to 3 times daily, in juice or water
