NATURAL FACTORS Vitamin C Calcium Ascorbate 1000mg x 90 caps
Natural Factors' product provides vitamin C buffered with calcium - this special form, known as calcium ascorbate, has a neutral pH and is extremely gentle on the stomach.
Unlike other forms of vitamin C, calcium ascorbate does not cause gastrointestinal discomfort, including abdominal pain and diarrhea. It is recommended for people who require a longer intake of high-dose vitamin C.
Vitamin C is water-soluble and therefore leaves the body quickly, but when taken in the form of calcium ascorbate, its loss through the urine is reduced. That is why calcium ascorbate is suitable for single intake and is the preferred form in cases where the body has an increased need for vitamin C.
What is buffered vitamin C? Various mineral salts of ascorbic acid are mixed to produce a solution with a neutral pH (7). This increases the stability of the solution (or solid form), does not change the acidity in the stomach and blood, and is better absorbed. Ascorbic acid reacts with the corresponding bases (magnesium, calcium or sodium) to produce its mineral salts (calcium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbate, etc.).
Taking calcium ascorbate contributes to:
→ stimulation of immune function and protection against infections.
→ the normal condition of bones and teeth;
→ reduction of oxidative stress;
→ improving blood circulation and maintaining the health of blood vessels.
Vitamin C is most popular as a means of strengthening the immune system, but it also contributes to the growth and repair of tissues, and in combination with calcium indirectly helps to maintain bones and teeth.
Vitamin C stimulates the production of collagen - a protein involved in the structure of cartilage, tendons, blood vessels and skin. As a participant in the synthesis of collagen, vitamin C protects the arteries from damage, and thanks to its antioxidant properties, it reduces the oxidation of "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and slows down the formation of atherosclerotic plaques and the development of atherosclerosis.
