L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
Ascorbic acid, commonly referred to as vitamin C, is not naturally made in the human body, so it is important to eat plenty of foods containing this nutrient, foods such as tomatoes, citrus fruits and broccoli.
It is uncommon to be severely deficient in this nutrient, however there is evidence that many people are not getting enough ascorbic acid (vitamin C) for optimal functioning. Signs that you are not getting enough vitamin C will present in dry brittle hair, rough and dry skin, slow to heal wounds, skin that bruises easily, gums that bleed often, nosebleeds, and a lowered ability to fight off infections.
Ascorbic acid is safe to take orally, loose bowel movements rarely occur with doses below 3000 mg/day.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: China
- Fermentation from Sorbitol (from corn starch)
- Ascorbic acid is a hydrophilic molecule, meaning a water-soluble nutrient
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Ingredient Benefits
Micronutrient for immune regulation
Ascorbic acid has immunomodulating properties, meaning it can stimulate or suppress the immune system to the correct level, to help fight infection. Ascorbic acid can also destroy or inactivate viruses. Which makes this ingredient a great proactive supplement to reduce the chances of respiratory illnesses.
A potent antioxidant
Ascorbic acid works as an antioxidant that helps recycle other known antioxidant nutrients making them more effective. Antioxidant consumption is key to reducing the substances produced in the body and in our environment that damage DNA, called free radicals. If free radicals accumulate over time, it can lead to accelerated aging and negative health conditions ranging from arthritis to heart disease and most notably cancer.
Promotes wound healing and skin structure
The body also needs ascorbic acid to make collagen, a protein required to help wounds heal. In fact, it is involved in all stages of wound healing. Ascorbic acid is needed to clean up the white blood cells that are part of fighting the infection. During the skin repair and rebuilding phase ascorbic acid contributes toward the manufacturing of collagen and reduces the degradation of collagen in the tissues.
An expert panel in cooperation with the Swiss Society of Nutrition recommended that “everyone supplement with ascorbic acid to fill the nutrient gap for the general population and especially for the adults aged 65 and older.” The Linus Pauling Institute recommends this as a supplement and agrees that it is targeted to strengthen the immune system.
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