Supplement Facts & Directions

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1000 milligrams
Servings Per Container: Varies

Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value*
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 1000mg	1667%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value Not Established
‡ These supplement facts may vary from the product you receive. Please call for exact numbers.

Other Ingredients: None

Free of: Corn, Soy, Dairy, Yeast, Gluten & Additives

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1000 mg (3/16 tsp) daily, or as directed by a physician. Accurate gram weight scale recommended.

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition consult your physician before use. DO NOT FREEZE. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dark & dry place.

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What is Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)?

Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble form of vitamin C that is of paramount importance to life. In 1937, the Nobel Prize for Medicine was awarded to Albert Szent-Györgyi (Wikipedia) for his studies of its biological functions: vitamin C supports numerous body functions including the immune system. Despite its importance, the body does not manufacture vitamin C and it is water-soluble. As a result, vitamin C is not stored in the body and must be consistently replenished by consuming fresh foods or taking supplements. All fruits and vegetables contain some amount of vitamin C. Rich sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, sweet peppers, berries, tomatoes, broccoli, leafy greens, potatoes and cantaloupe.

Among common nutrients and biochemicals, vitamin C is probably the most popular. Once ingested, vitamin C is readily absorbed by the intestines and continues its transport through the watery components of the human body, helping to build collagen protein and doubling as an antioxidant along the way. Ascorbic acid, together with sodium, potassium, and calcium salts, are typically used as antioxidant food additives. Commercial vitamin C is often a combination of ascorbic acid, Sodium Ascorbate and/or other ascorbates such as Calcium Ascorbate and Ascorbyl Palmitate.

Vitamin C has multiple functions as both a coenzyme and cofactor. Vitamin C is responsible for helping to build and maintain our tissues and strengthen our immune system. The body needs it to synthesize carnitine, which is vital in the transport of energy to mitochondria, and to produce dopamine in the nervous system and adrenal glands. It is also essential for the oxidation of phenylalanine and tyrosine, and the conversion of folacin to tetrahydrofolic acid. Vitamin C is one of many antioxidants that help block damage caused by free radicals, byproducts of our bodies transforming food into energy. Vitamin C neutralizes potentially harmful reactions in the watery parts of the body, such as blood and fluid both inside and surrounding cells.

Ascorbic acid is required for collagen synthesis and plays a structural role in bone, cartilage and teeth. As a participant in hydroxylation of proline, vitamin C is needed for the production of collagen, a protein substance which all fibrous tissue integrity depends on. These fibers are found throughout the body, providing firm but flexible structure. Collagen is the "glue" that strengthens many parts of the body like the muscles and blood vessels. Vitamin C can help the body repair damaged tissue, maintain healthy collagen, and promote healthy teeth and bones. Together with flavonoids, polyphenolics, and water insoluble compounds (such as Vitamin E), l-ascorbic acid helps other antioxidants become more effective and successful in their work.

Is this the bioactive form L-Ascorbic Acid?

The Bioactive form of Ascorbic acid is the L- form and is the only one currently offered at Purebulk.com. In most cases when you see a product labeled as “Ascorbic acid” it is likely the L- form as the D- form and the racemic DL- form have not been as commercially available for some time.

Purity and Concentration of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

PureBulk's L-Ascorbic acid is derived from Sorbitol, derived from Glucose and contains no fillers, additives or anti-caking agents. Keep cool and dry, away from strong light and heat. Do not freeze.

Is a Non-Gmo statement available for this product?

Yes! You may request of a copy of the Non-Gmo statement for this product by using the comments box provided on the Coa request form.

Bioavailability, Mixing and Solubility of Vitamin C

L-ascorbic acid is a bioavailable form of ascorbic acid and is frequently added to commercially produced foods and beverages. This product is a white or yellowish white fine granular powder that dissolves quickly in water and has a sour taste. It can be mixed with water or fruit juices or drinks. It is normal for ascorbic acid crystals to discolor slightly upon exposure to air and moisture.

For people who are sensitive to sour products or for those who do not like the sour taste of ascorbic acid supplements, we suggest using ascorbic acid capsules.

Please note that ascorbic acid is a relatively fragile molecule and it may be lost from foods during preparation, cooking, and/or storage. Ascorbic acid is easily destroyed by oxidation, particularly in the presence of heat and alkalinity.

Sodium Ascorbate Recipe

You will need:
#1: One 12 ounce drinking glass
#2: A set of kitchen measuring spoons
#3: A spoon
#4: Ascrobic Acid Powder
#5: Sodium Bicarbonate Powder (Baking Soda)
#6: Approximately 4 ounces drinking water

In a dry 12 ounce drinking glass place 5 grams of Ascorbic Acid (approximately one slightly rounded teaspoon). Next add 2.4 grams Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3), commonly referred to as baking soda (slighly less than 1/2 level teaspoon). Add 4 ounces of cool to luke warm purified (or from the tap is fine) drinking water. You will notice that bubbles will be generated from the reaction of the combination of these two powders. After stirring for a few seconds to at most about a minute you should notice that the bubbles will slow and eventually bubble production will almost come to a stop. With the completion of this reaction you will have created approximately 5.62 grams of Sodium Ascorbate (NaA), 1.25 grams Carbon Dioxide and 0.51 grams water. The resulting Sodium Ascorbate solution can be taken (drank) at any time before or after the reaction is complete, either before or after the bubbles have stopped being produced. But you advised to not store your Sodium Ascorbate solution for later use. Sodium Ascorbate in solution will decompose rapidly (become less potent) within only a few hours of your making it. It is recommended that you should drink your Sodium Ascorbate solution within at most 1 hour of your making it.

References & Further Research

Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center: Vitamin C

National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin C fact sheet

The information at Purebulk.com is NOT a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use any dietary supplement as a replacement for conventional care, or as a reason to postpone seeing a doctor about a medical problem. Tell all your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates herbal and other dietary supplements differently than conventional medicines. The standards for supplements are found in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), a federal law that defines dietary supplements and sets product-labeling standards and health claim limits.

Tested by Accredited 3rd Party Labs

PureBulk's supplements are tested by accredited third party labs in the USA to ensure their identity, purity and potency. To receive a copy of these test results or any other PureBulk supplement please fill out the COA request form found here.

*NOTE: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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