L-Ascorbic acid
Found in 521 products 5 forms available Trending for: collagen synthesis, immune modulation, anti inflammatory
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Picture a sailor in 1747, gums bleeding, legs spotted, morale sinking. Six days after eating two oranges and a lemon, he's back on duty. Two centuries later, a...
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Best for Histamine Intolerance
DAO enzyme: 10–30k HDU before meals
Comparison Promising evidence
Liposomal Vitamin C (liposome-encapsulated ascorbic acid) vs Standard Vitamin C (ascorbic acid; tablets/capsules)
For maximizing absorption per dose, choose liposomal vitamin C; RCTs show higher plasma and leukocyte exposure vs standard tablets at the same milligram dose....
Understanding L-Ascorbic acid
Reported benefits
→Supports antioxidant protection
→Supports immune health
→Promotes collagen synthesis for skin and connective tissues
→Supports healthy skin and tissue repair
Dosage Guide
90mg
Low
195mg
Standard
406mg
Therapeutic
• Most products contain 90-195mg
• Therapeutic dose: 195-406mg
Forms & Absorption
Ascorbic Acid
Standard form
170 products
PureWay-C
Standard form
50 products
Transport C-PLUS
Standard form
13 products
Vit. C
Standard form
10 products
L-Ascorbic Acid
Standard form
8 products
Timing & Usage
Based on analyzing 1,268 products with L-Ascorbic acid
Best taken:Before bed
With food:7% recommend with food, 4% on empty stomach
Spacing:10% recommend medical consultation - discuss timing with doctor
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Europen Elderberry + PureWay-C + Zinc
Emerald Labs • Capsule
$17.96
Liposomal Vitamin C 1005 mg
SuperSmart • Softgel Capsule
$45.00
Meriva Turmeric +
Emerald Labs • Capsule
$32.36
Triple C
SuperSmart • Capsule
$24.00