( 3 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 16 2009
This is the best vitamin you can take every day. When I start to get sick, I take 1/2 teaspoon every 30 mins for 2-4 hours till bowel tolerance is reached, and it's better than an antibiotic. Try it, you'll "C".
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: May 23 2009
but I have to say, I think this stuff is fantastic. I feel it gives me an energy boost and I have been feeling better and less depressed/more energetic since taking it. Could be a placebo effect, but hey, I'll take it! I take a teaspoon several times a day in a cup of lemonade, juice or even plain water(tastier with lemonade or some sort of flavored drink mix). 1/2 a level teaspoon is the serving size and contains 1.69 Grams of Vitamin C(2820% of the RDA) and 210 mg of Sodium(8% of the RDA). Note that it is unlikely that people can absorb more than 2-4 Grams at a time. Beware, in large doses, I understand that Sodium Ascorbate can cause issues with the digestive system. You'll want to work your way up if you intend to take a large dose. Also, it is important to taper off large doses as you can have rebound scurvy if you are taking Vitamin C regularly in large amounts and then stop. (I am not a doctor so please do not substitute this for medical advice). This is great stuff if you are looking to take megadoses of Vitamin C which is an anti-oxidant. Ascorbate can be coupled with numerous other elements- sodium, calcium, chromium, zinc, etc. This is SODIUM and as such when you mix it in an aqueous solution, it tastes SALTY. Now brand is not flavored and dissolves easily. It is 100% pure, buffered and pharmaceutical grade.
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Posted: Sep 12 2008
I bought thinking I was getting Calcium Ascorbate (D'Oh!). They both serve my purpose (as I will describe), but the Calcium Ascorbate will add calcium (good) instead of sodium (neutral). Anyway, my purpose is to take the sour out of fruit drinks, both fresh (lime)and commercial (Tang, lemonade, etc.). Using my chemistry background, I have used other bases with some success; sodium bicarbonate reduces acid, but adds characteristic baking soda flavor; sodium citrate is better, but not readily available, and requires a lot. Sodium or calcium ascorbate (neutralized vitamin C) should reduce acid AND add vitamin C. The sodium ascorbate dissovles instantly, and is very effective at reducing acid flavor. I added 1 tablespoon to an entire container of powdered lemonade mix, and it markedly reduced the acid sourness. The only downside is I detect a very slight hint of sodium flavor reminiscent of baking soda, but only very slight. I have ordered calcium ascorbate, and I expect it will work as well to reduce acid, have less sodium flavor, but may not dissolve as readily. I shall review its performance soon.
