Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Life Extension Ascorbyl Palmitate 500 mg 100 caps Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a white, crystalline, water-soluble substance found in citrus fruits. As an antioxidant, vitamin C scavenges free radicals in the body and protects tissues from oxidative stress. Vitamin C also promotes the absorption of iron, while preventing its oxidation. Vitamin C is a vital cofactor to the formation of collagen, the connective tissue that supports arterial walls, skin, bones, and teeth. More vitamin C is contained in the adrenal glands than any other organ in the body and is required at higher levels during times of stress. Physical stresses on the body such as ingestion of heavy metals, cigarette smoking, immune impairment, extreme temperatures, and chronic use of certain medications such as aspirin... Less

Ascorbyl Palmitate 500mg by Life Extension 100 Capsule Ascorbyl Palmitate 500 mg 100 capsules Item Catalog Number 00082 Ascorbyl palmitate (AP) is a bioactive fat-soluble form of vitamin C that can reach tissue areas ascorbic acid cannot. 63 Even though this form is purely synthetic and is not found in nature it has been shown to be beneficial for protecting the lipid areas of the body from peroxidation. 63-69 The lipophilic AP is able to cross biological barriers and satisfies the tissue demand for ascorbate better than the hydrophilic form. AP should be considered as the preferred form of transport of ascorbate into neural tissues. 70 71 Technically the ascorbic acid part of ascorbyl palmitate is only 42 of the total weight. Since ascorbyl palmitate and ascorbic acid work in entirely... Less

Country Life BUFFERED VITAMIN C 500MG 100 TABLETS * Plus 100 mg of Bioflavonoids * Gluten Free * Kosher * Vegetarian | Country Life's Buffered Vitamin C has been prepared with na ...