ASCORBYL PALMITATE is a fat (lipid) soluble VITAMIN C, which means it is more stable and wonât flush out of your system like water soluble VITAMIN C (Ascorbic Acid) supplements. Because of its solubility in fats, ASCORBYL PALMITATE may be more effective as an antioxidant in preventing lipid peroxidation than water soluble VITAMIN C. You may require less dosage, because it is not being wasted. ASCORBYL is the VITAMIN C component. PALMITATE is the fat soluble part. The two together are a chemical bond making one molecule. 500mg of ASCORBYL PALMITATE supplies 225mg of VITAMIN C.

Many people think VITAMIN C is just used to prevent and cure the common cold, but it also has many other important functions. The main role of VITAMIN C is in the manufacture of collagen. This protein forms the basis of connective tissue, the most abundant tissue in the body, and acts as a cementing substance between cells. It helps support and protect blood vessels, bones, joints, organs and muscles. It forms a sizable proportion of skin, tendons, the cornea of the eye, ligaments, cartilage, teeth and bone. Collagen forms a protective barrier against infection and disease, and promotes healing of wounds, fractures and bruises. The symptoms of a lack of VITAMIN C, mainly due to poorly formed collagen, include the breaking open of small blood vessels, the reddening and bleeding of gums, loose teeth, joint pains, dry scaly skin and blood vessel damage. Other symptoms include general weakness, fluid retention, depression and anemia. A lack of VITAMIN C could eventually lead to scurvy.

VITAMIN C is critical to immune function and is a powerful antioxidant. High intakes of it has shown to lower the risk for cancers of the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, colon and lung.

VITAMIN C also plays a role in the manufacture of neurotransmitter. It is necessary for the conversion of tryptophan to serotonin, and of tyrosine to dopamine and adrenaline.

VITAMIN C is important in the synthesis of adrenal hormones and is depleted from the adrenal glands in times of stress.

VITAMIN C is involved in the manufacture of carnitine, a substance necessary for the production of energy from fatty acid in cells. It is necessary for the activity of the enzyme system, which metabolizes drugs in the body. It is also necessary for iron absorption and plays a role in the conversion of cholesterol to bile acids for excretion.

What does it do?

• More Stable than Water Soluble Supplements
• Manufactures Collagen
• Protects Blood Vessels, Bones, Joints, Organs & Muscles
• Protects against Infection and Disease
• Promotes Healing of Wounds, Fractures and Bruises
• Critical to the Immune Function
• Powerful Antioxidant
• Lowers risks of some cancers

Dosage Recommendation: Take 1 capsule with each meal, or as directed by your qualified health consultant.