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Calcium Ascorbate:
Ascorbic Acid Calcium Salt, C12H14CaO12•2H2O, Salt of Ascorbic Acid.
Calcium ascorbate is a source of vitamin C and calcium.
Vitamin C (Calcium ascorbate) is required for the production of collagen, a protein necessary for the formation of connective tissue in muscles, skin, bones, and cartilage. It aids in the absorption of iron and is needed for the synthesis of bile salts. Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) aids in the metabolism of the amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine by preventing the formation of potentially carcinogenic nitrosamines in the stomach. It is involved in folic acid metabolism and in the synthesis of many important hormones and neurotransmitters. Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) helps form red blood cells which aids in preventing hemorrhaging and speeds up the healing of wounds. Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) is essential in the formation of adrenaline and is absorbed in the mucous membranes of the mouth, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine.
Antiatherogenic, antihypercholesterolemic, Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) is an immune booster and aids in fighting bacterial infections. It is a strong antioxidant destroying free-radicals in the body. Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) is an anti-cancerogenic, antitumorigenic, antibacterial, and promotes bone and tooth formation. When serum levels of vitamin C are high, synovial fluid becomes thinner allowing freer movements and reducing arthritic pain. Vitamin C (Calcium ascorbate) may aid in lowering the blood cholesterol level and slows the aging process. Helps prevent prostate cancer.
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Vitamin C (Calcium ascorbate) deficiencies are characterized by anemia, bleeding gums, breaks in capillary walls, emotional disturbances, heart attack and stroke caused by clot formation in capillaries, impaired digestion, loose teeth, lowered resistance to infections, nosebleeds, poor lactation, scurvy, shortness of breath, slow healing of wounds or fractures, swollen and painful joints, tendency to bruise, weakened enamel or dentine.
Kidney stones and diarrhea may result from large doses. Flushed face, headache, increased urination, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting.
(mg/day) 0-0.5 years 30 0.5-1 years 35 1-3 years 40 4-10 years 45 11-14 years 50 15-50 years 60 50 years+ 60 Pregnancy 70 Lactation 95
(Possible) Anemia, flushed face, headache, polyuria, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
Vitamin C (Calcium ascorbate) can decrease the effectiveness of anticholinergics, anticoagulants and quinidine. The following can decrease the effectiveness of Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate): aspirin, barbiturates, mineral oil, oral contraceptives, salicylates, sulfa drugs and tetracyclines. Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) assists in the absorption of calcium, increases the effectiveness of iron and barbiturates and decreases the absorption of copper.2,3
Allergies to Vitamin C (Calcium ascorbate) preparations. Consult your health care professional if you have: gout, kidney stones or sickle-cell anemia.
GRAS.
1. Hemila H. Does vitamin C alleviate the symptoms of the common cold? A review of current evidence. Scand J Infect Dis 1994; 26: 1-6. 2. Sandstead H.H. Copper bioavailability and requirements. Am J Clin Nutr 1982; 35: 809-814.
3. Finley E.B., Cerklewski F.L. Influence of ascorbic acid supplementation on copper status in young adult men. Am J Clin Nutr 1983; 37:553-556.