Vitamin C “L-Ascorbic Acid”

One of the main reasons people take vitamin C supplements is to boost their immunity, as vitamin C is involved in many parts of the immune system.  First, vitamin C helps encourage the production of white blood cells known as lymphocytes and phagocytes, which help protect the body against infection.  Second, vitamin C helps these white blood cells function more effectively while protecting them from damage by potentially harmful molecules, such as free radicals.  Third, vitamin C is an essential part of the skins defence system.  It’s actively transported to the skin, where it can act as an antioxidant and help strengthen the skins barriers.

What is L-Ascorbic Acid?

L-Ascorbic Acid is a natural water-soluble vitamin (Vitamin C) which is naturally present in some foods and is available as a dietary supplement.  Found in citrus, other fruits, and in vegetables, vitamin C cannot be produced or stored by humans and must be obtained in the diet.

Vitamin C is important for bones and connective tissues, muscles, and blood vessels.  Vitamin C also helps the body absorb iron, which is needed for red blood cell production.  L-Ascorbic acid is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiency.

L-Ascorbic Acid is a potent antioxidant agent that functions in fighting bacterial infections, in detoxifying reactions, and in the formation of collagen in fibrous tissue, teeth, bones, connective tissue, skin, and capillaries.

Use & Benefits:

Studies have shown that Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can strengthen your body’s natural defences.  Studies have shown that vitamin C may help lower blood pressure in both those with and without high blood pressure, may help reduce uric acid in the blood and, as a result, protect against gout attacks and help improve the absorption of iron from the diet.

One of the main reasons people take vitamin C supplements is to boost their immunity, as vitamin C is involved in many parts of the immune system.  First, vitamin C helps encourage the production of white blood cells known as lymphocytes and phagocytes, which help protect the body against infection.  Second, vitamin C helps these white blood cells function more effectively while protecting them from damage by potentially harmful molecules, such as free radicals.  Third, vitamin C is an essential part of the skins defence system.  It’s actively transported to the skin, where it can act as an antioxidant and help strengthen the skins barriers.

L-Ascorbic Acid can be used as a food additive/antioxidant for vitamin C fortification in food and beverages or be used topically by adding the powder to creams, sun care & after sun products, shampoos, makeup products (e.g. lipsticks) at use levels of 0.2- 10 % total formula.

L-Ascorbic Acid can also be administered to animals but only as professionally prescribed.

Some key benefits are:

– Highly concentrated
– Dietary supplement
– Supports healthy level of uric acid and helps joint mobility
– Immune support and helps with Vitamin C deficiency
– Powerful skincare ingredient
– Contains no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives
– USP & BP Quality (United States Pharmacopoeia) (British Pharmacopeia)
– Non GMO – Non Genetically Modified, made from corn starch
– Vegan

Specifications:

Appearance:  White to yellowish fine powder, slightly characteristic odour.
Solubility:  Very soluble in water.
Pharmaceutical Grade:  Suitable for food, drug or medicinal use.
CAS Number:  50-81-7
Molecular Formula:  C6H8O6 or HC6H7O6