The fat-soluble form of vitamin C
This fat-soluble compound can be stored in cell membranes until it is required by the body. It can reach parts of the body that other forms of vitamin C can't. Ascorbyl palmitate exhibits powerful antioxidant properties to help protect cells from free radical damage and maintains normal connective tissue. Many people think vitamin C (ascorbyl palminate) is only used for immune support, but it has many other important functions as well as promoting skin health and vitality. Ascorbyl palmitate is also known as "vitamin C ester."
Ascorbyl palmitate is a synthetic ester comprised of the 16-carbon chain saturated fatty acid palmitic acid and L-ascorbic acid. It is used as an antioxidant in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and is also used as a preservative for the natural oils, oleates, fragrances, colors, vitamins and other edible oils and waxes which are used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and foods.
Ascorbyl palmitate is marketed as a nutritional supplement and claimed by some to be a superior delivery form of vitamin C. Since ascorbyl palmitate is a fat-soluble derivative of ascorbic acid, theoretically it can concentrate into the lipid domains of biological systems and protect cell membranes and low density lipoproteins (LDL) against oxidation.
Dosage:
One to three capsules per day
| Product Specifications: |
| Serving Size:1 capsule |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbyl | 170mg | | 283% |
| palmitate) |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | 400mg | | * |
| *Daily Value not established |
Other Ingredients:
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Vcap).
Contains no added starch, salt, wheat, gluten,
corn, coloring, or dairy products.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool,
dry and dark place. Keep out of reach of children. |
