Description
- .Antioxidant Protection
- Non-GMO
- A Dietary Supplement
- Vegetarian/Vegan
- Vitamins
- Family Owned Since 1968
- GMP Quality Assured
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient well known for its vital role in immune system function. It is a highly effective antioxidant that can protect the body’s structure’s from oxidative damage generated during normal metabolism. Vitamin C is also necessary for the production of collagen and is therefore important for skin, bone, and joint health. It is also needed for amino acid metabolism and the utilization of many nutrients, such as folic acid and iron. This product supplies Calcium Ascorbate C, a buffered form of Vitamin C that is bioavailable and non-acidic.
Suggested Use
Take 1/4 level teaspoon 1 to 3 times daily.
Ingredients
| Supplement Facts | ||
| Serving Size: 1/4 Level Teaspoon (approx. 1.12 g) | ||
| Servings per Container: About 203 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
| Vitamin C (from Calcium Ascorbate) | 890 mg | 989% |
| Calcium (from Calcium Ascorbate) | 100 mg | 8% |
Other Ingredients
None.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Warnings
For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
This product is sold by weight not volume.
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
LaDana –
Vitamin C is a MUST if taking MSM because it helps the body to absorb and utilize it more efficiently and effectively! I USED to have horrible allergies so I take MSM twice a day. NOW’s Calcium Ascorbate is a double whammy because it’s Vitamin C & D in one tiny scoop — it’s the ONLY brand I use!!
Petunia –
Dr. Andrew Saul recommends rubbing your gums with this every day for receding gums. It worked for me!
James Mariani –
I have read that taking vitamin C with calcium guarantees great absorption; however, the calcium is in the carbonate form which causes constipation. It’s also a lot easier to take a pill.
amazon_princess –
I got this to preserve apple slices for the kids’ lunchboxes. The kids enjoy fresh-cut apples but absolutely refuse to eat slices packed in their snack bags because they brown (fussy little “darlings”). Getting them to eat more fruit is an important problem to solve. Calcium Ascorbate definitely works.
Calcium Ascorbate is the key ingredient in patented fruit-preservation rinses, and it is used by major retailers like McDonalds in their fresh fruit products. It is the perfect preservative– practically no taste or color, cheap, shelf-stable, safe, and it consists exclusively of two essential dietary components– Vitamin C and Calcium. I don’t know why this isn’t a staple in every household.
Being pure, there is not much to say about the product itself, it’d be like reviewing elements on the periodic table. The advantage of calcium ascorbate over ascorbic acid (which we also bought) are twofold– the calcium neutralizes the acidity of the Vitamin C so it is tasteless in small quantities; and it supplies the essential mineral calcium in a form the body can use. All the other preservative and health benefits of vitamin C apply and I am not aware of any disadvantages. Amazon delivered on time, and the price was as good as I could find anywhere for this quantity. It comes to pennies per application, and ultimately saves money since we will be discarding fewer apples.
I am still experimenting with the application. So far I’ve mixed 1 tsp in 4oz of purified water, and apply it as a fine-mist spray. It definitely improves the look of apple slices overnight. I will try increasing the concentration until either there is no improvement and/or it alters the taste.
Photo: apples on the right were treated with 1tdp calcium ascorbate in 4oz of water. Apples on left were untreated. Left to sit overnight. Taste was indistinguishable.
PaulaG –
Really no taste and dissolves easily in liquid. Great way to take your vitamin C.
Victor Cafaro –
I mix in a beverage about 1/8 teaspoon of this product and drink it several times through out the day. Studies show that after taking vitamin c blood serum levels of vitamin c reach their peak in 30 minutes and then fall precipitously. I prefer the Now brand because it dissolves far better than a couple of other name brands that I have tried. I use this product primarily because of its tissue healing properties. Dentists have commented how quickly my gums heal after a tooth extraction and my dermatologist on how quickly my skin heals after a skin lesion was excised. I have been taking buffered vitamin c daily for decades. I have never had influenza even when not taking a flu shot and I have never had a cold since I started taking vitamin c a long time ago. I realize this is all anecdotal but still may apply to others.
Canary in the coalmine –
As advertised
Kate M. –
I use this for my gums and also to blend with my facial cleanser for exfoliation, the crystals in this brand are a little too big. I tried bc my other brand was out of stock. It’s not bad, but I prefer solaray brand for this.
RobG5769 –
Good product, great value for the money