Ascorbic Acid Powder with Bioflavonoids

NutriBiotic Ascorbic Acid with Bioflavonoids delivers 100% pharmaceutical grade vitamin C, an essential nutrient beneficial to the body's overall health, and antioxidant bioflavonoids from lemon in a highly soluble form.

Since vitamin C is not produced by the body, it must be replenished daily. Vitamin C is often found in nature accompanied by bioflavonoids, a group of water-soluble plant pigments. Bioflavonoids work synergistically with vitamin C in the body to play an important role supporting numerous biochemical reactions, such as normal fluid balance, the function of various enzyme systems, tissue growth and repair, and strengthening the walls of blood vessels.*

NutriBiotic Ascorbic Acid with Antioxidant Bioflavonoids is well tolerated by most highly allergic individuals.*

What are bioflavonoids and where do they come from? - Bioflavonoids are antioxidant co-factors always found with vitamin C in nature. The Bioflavonoid Complex in this product possesses the highest level of active compounds available. Bioflavonoids provide a wide range of physiological benefits. They are derived from the inner peel (albedo) of lemons. First, the peel is removed, dried, and powdered, yielding a product with 3% flavonoid activity. Then through added natural and rigorously controlled extraction and filtration methods, the flavonoid concentration is increased to the industry's highest level: 50%. When you purchase any NutriBiotic product containing bioflavonoids, you will always be sure you are receiving a 50% extract.

What is the process of making the Ascorbic Acid in this product? - The manufacturing procedure for the ascorbic acid involves 15 steps.

Steps 1 thru 9 (Starch Hydrolysis): Vegetable starch is broken down into simple sugar (D-Glucose) by the action of heat and enzymes.

Step 10 (Hydrogenation): D-Glucose is converted into D-Sorbitol.

Step 11 (Fermentation): D Sorbitol is converted into L-Sorbose.

Step 12 (Acetonation): L-Sorbose is combined with an acid at low temperatures.

Step 13 (Oxidation): The product is then oxidized with a catalyst, acidified, washed and dried forming L-Gluconic Acid.

Step 14 (Hydrolysis): L-Gluconic Acid is treated with hydrochloric acid forming crude ascorbic acid.

Step 15 (Recrystallization): The crude ascorbic acid is filtered, purified and milled into a fine crystalline powder.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.