NOW Supplements, Calcium Ascorbate Powder, Buffered, Antioxidant Protection*, 8-Ounce

Calcium Ascorbate Powder is Calcium Ascorbate Powder. I did not do a chemical analysis. I took it, I am still alive, what more can I say. LOL.

Frankly, I prefer the sharp sour taste of regular Vit C Ascorbic Acid, but... this buffered Vit C means it is easy on gut lining, esp if you are taking Ibuprofen that is ulcer causing in the gut. This makes sure that gut lining is not irritated with ascorbic acid and not prone to make gastric/ duodenal ulcers. Tastes a bit chalky, so I use an electrolyte powder mix or MDH Pani Puri Masala tart flavor to hide taste. Same effect as Vit C, that is the body janitor and detoxes your organs. Always take Vit C!!!!! Thank god I did for years. I am now in a very bad wound infection state, and popping pain meds that affect liver and kidneys so Vit C keeps them both flushed out and detoxed. Vit C is great for skin health too, and lightens freckles, age spots, hyper pigmentation.

This is great for people looking for a non-acidic form of Vitamin C. If your gums are bleeding, you may well need Vitamin C to fix the problem. Bleeding gums are often caused by a Vitamin C deficiency. Because the powder is not acidic, it can be massaged into the gums and allowed to dissolve in the mouth. This allows for better absorption by the gums, stopping bleeding quickly. The taste is not great, but worth putting up with for the benefits.

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.

I use this to keep apple slices from turning brown. It works keeps the slices white for a week.