Vitamin C: Primary Water-Soluble Antioxidant
Vitamin C is an important water-soluble antioxidant nutrient and is involved in a wide variety of biochemical reactions throughout the body. Included in its functions is the synthesis of collagen, the basis of connective tissue, found in virtually every cell of the body.* Because of its molecular structure, vitamin C is able to donate hydrogen atoms from two hydroxyl positions to neutralize free radicals. The body uses vitamin C during white blood cell production, histamine release and degradation, the reduction of glutathione, and the metabolism and protection of several other nutrients.* In combination with other nutrients, vitamin C also supports the production of certain neurotransmitters.*

ARG: Buffered Vitamin C Pioneer
Stephen Levine, Ph.D. and Allergy Research Group® pioneered the development of buffered vitamin C products, and continues to offer the purest and least allergenic vitamin C products available. In addition to their significant content of ascorbic acid, both our corn and cassava root source Buffered Vitamin C supply the macrominerals calcium, magnesium and potassium, giving an acid-alkaline buffering action (pH 7.0 in water), potentially improving bowel tolerance.* The calcium and magnesium content is approximately one half the RDI per heaping teaspoon, which may make it desirable for individuals who do not regularly consume dairy products.*

Cassava Source Vitamin C is not available at this time.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.