What does Vitamin C do and which one should I choose?
Vitamin C has many functions in the human body. It is a very effective antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress in the body, neutralizes waste products and thus strengthens the immune system. Vitamin C is also a cofactor and electron donor of many enzymes that ensure the construction of many important biochemical substances in the body.
Another important function of vitamin C is its contribution to the formation of collagen, which is necessary for healthy bones, cartilage, teeth, gums, blood vessels and skin.
Vitamin C has many more functions in the human body:
- energy-yielding metabolism
- fatigue
- nervous system
- psychological function
- increase iron absorption
- strengthening the immune system
- protection against oxidative stress
- regeneration of the active form of vitamin E
- collagen formation in skin and blood vessels
- collagen formation in bones and cartilage
- collagen formation in teeth and gums
Which Vitamin C should I choose?
The SuperfoodShop has several choices for Vitamin C. The most important distinction that can be made is between natural and non-natural Vitamin C. Both have advantages in different cases.
The natural form of Vitamin C is always preferred, because of the better absorption and recognizability. To get the daily required Vitamin C for maintenance in good health, the natural Vitamin C can be chosen. The natural Vitamin C are the Camu Camu Powder and Vitamin Code Raw Vitamin C (60 capsules) from Garden of Life .
Natural Vitamin C
Vitamin Code | If you prefer capsules, choose Vitamin Code Raw Vitamin C (60 capsules) from Garden of Life . This contains, in addition to many other nutrients, 500mg per 2 capsules .
Camu Camu powder | Would you like to have powder, then you can choose Camu Camu Powder . The extract of the Camu Camu powder from the SuperfoodShop contains no less than 12% natural vitamin C. A teaspoon with 5 grams of Camu Camu powder contains 600mg per teaspoon .
Non-natural Vitamin C
For the therapeutic use of Vitamin C, higher doses are needed. If you would like to use higher doses for faster recovery, you can use non-natural Vitamin C. Non-natural Vitamin C is cheaper than the natural form. If your budget is less limited, then a natural Vitamin C is still preferable.
Calcium ascorbate and ascorbic acid are the non-natural Vitamin C that are available. Calcium ascorbate is a non-acidifying form and therefore gentler on the stomach. Ascorbic acid is acidifying and is needed to "acidify" the infection of a bladder infection, for example. However, only use Quali-C Ascorbic Acid. All other ascorbic acid is extracted from GMO sources.
Calcium Ascorbate Epigenar | non-acidifying form with 1800mg per dose (100 doses)
Ascorbic Acid Quali-C Dr. Best | acidifying form with 1000mg per dose (250 doses)
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