Buffered Vitamin C Powder – Life Extension – 454g

Buffered Vitamin C Powder – Life Extension – 454g

Life Extension Buffered Vitamin C Powder is a powdered food supplement that combines ascorbic acid with buffering minerals — calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, potassium carbonate and zinc gluconate. The carbonates reduce the acidity of ascorbic acid: when the powder is mixed into water it fizzes gently and makes a less acidic drink.

Each rounded teaspoon (about 5.4 g) provides 4000 mg of vitamin C (5000% NRV), 145 mg of calcium, 365 mg of potassium, 55 mg of magnesium and 2 mg of zinc.

Vitamin C contributes to normal function of the immune system, to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth, to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to normal functioning of the nervous system, to normal psychological function, to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E, and increases iron absorption.

Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth. Potassium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system, to normal muscle function and to the maintenance of normal blood pressure. Zinc contributes to normal function of the immune system and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

The manufacturer's serving is 1 teaspoon per day, dissolved in a glass of water. This is a high dose of vitamin C: high doses of ascorbic acid may cause gastric upset or diarrhoea.

454 g pack (about 84 servings). No ingredients other than ascorbic acid and the minerals.