ASCORBYL PALMITATE
Fat Soluble Vitamin C
KAIZEN® ASCORBYL PALMITATE is A fat-soluble form of vitamin C created when ascorbic acid and palmitic acid are combined. This results in a more stable form of Vitamin C (not readily excreted from your system)and may be more effective as an antioxidant in preventing lipid per-oxidation than water soluble VITAMIN C and require a lower dosage.
Many people think VITAMIN C is just used to prevent and cure the common cold, however it has many other important functions. The main role of VITAMIN C is in the manufacture of collagen. This protein forms the basis of connective tissue and acts as a cementing substance between cells. It helps support and protect blood vessels, bones, joints, organs and muscles and is a sizable proportion of skin, tendons, the cornea of the eye, ligaments, cartilage, teeth and bone. Collagen forms a protective barrier against infection and disease, and promotes healing of wounds, fractures and bruises. The symptoms of a lack of VITAMIN C, mainly due to poorly formed collagen, include the breaking open of small blood vessels, the reddening and bleeding of gums, loose teeth, joint pains, dry scaly skin and blood vessel damage. Other symptoms include general weakness, fluid retention, depression, anemia and may eventually lead to scurvy.
VITAMIN C is critical to immune function and is a powerful antioxidant. High intakes of it has shown to lower the risk for cancers of the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, colon and lung. Vitamin C plays a role in the manufacture of neurotransmitters and is necessary for the conversion of tryptophan to serotonin, and of tyrosine to dopamine and adrenaline. It is important in the synthesis of adrenal hormones and is depleted from the adrenal glands in times of stress. Vitamin C is involved in the manufacture of carnitine, a substance necessary for the production of energy from fatty acid in cells. It is necessary for the activity of the enzyme system, which metabolizes drugs in the body as well as it is for iron absorption and plays a role in the conversion of cholesterol to bile acids for excretion.
SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Benefits may include:
Improved
Collagen manufacturing
Free radical fighting (potent antioxidant)
Healing of wounds, fractures and bruises
Immune Function
Protection for Blood Vessels, Bones, Joints, Organs & Muscles
Protection against infection and disease
Stability versus water soluble supplements
Decreased
Risks of some cancers
