Sodium Ascorbate is buffered (non-acidic) and will not contriubte to gastric irritation
in acid-sensitive persons. Sodium Ascorbate is snythesized from a combination
of Sodium Bicarbonate and Ascorbic Acid to form Sodium Ascorbate.
NOW® Sodium Ascorbate Powder is an inexpensive buffered form of Vitamin
C and is Pharmaceutical Grade.
From the FDA's website: "Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption
of antioxidant vitamins may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However,
FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive."
Nutrition Info
Servings Per Container: 119
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Vitamin C (from Sodium Ascorbate) 1.69 g 2820%
Sodium (from Sodium Ascorbate) 210 mg 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.
Details
Serving Size: 1/2 Teaspoon
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1/2 level teaspoon daily, preferably
with meals.
Free of: sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg or preservative.
Other Ingredients: None
Warnings: This product contains sodium and should not be used by those on sodium-restricted
diets.
Disclaimers: None
Vegetarian Formula