Calcium Ascorbate

Calcium ascorbate is a buffered form of Vitamin C.To produce this product, calcium is reacted with ascorbic acid, decreasing the acidic nature of this vitamin substantially.Calcium ascorbate couples ascorbic acid with calcium carbonate.Calcium ascorbate is generally nontoxic and side effects rarely occur.
Ascorbic acid is important in many other critical functions such as the absorption of iron, stimulation of immune system and as an antioxidant to strengthen the immune system.Vitamin C neutralizes potentially harmful reactions in the watery parts of the body, such as blood and fluid both inside and surrounding cells.It is needed to develop and maintain healthy teeth, bones, gums, cartilage, vertebrae discs, joint linings, skin and blood vessels.
Vitamin C and Connective Tissue - As a participant in hydroxylation of proline, vitamin C is needed for the production of collagen, a protein substance which all fibrous tissue integrity depends on.Food additives Vitamin C promotes resistance to infection through the immunologic activity of leukocytes, the production of interferon, and maintaining mucous membranes.Humans have only three of the four enzymes necessary for internal production of ascorbic acid and must satisfy the need for the vitamin through eating vitamin C-rich foods or nutritional supplementation.
High intake of ascorbic acid may reduce copper levels in the body.Pregnant women should consult their prenatal care professional when using vitamin C supplements since infants born to mothers taking high amounts of vitamin C.Especially at risk were smokers, those who did not use supplements, and black males. Mexican American people had a reduced risk for ascorbic acid deficiency.

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