Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Information

NutriBiotic Vitamin C 1000 mg Capsules deliver 100% natural vitamin C in concentrations higher than can be found in food, while being hypo-allergenic (free of all common food antigens). Our ascorbic acid is produced in a 15 step process, and has the highest solubility of all Pharmaceutical Grade Vitamin C.

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.

This product provides vitamin C in its simplest, purest, pre-measured form. This potent, pure, and 100% natural, water-soluble nutrient is encapsulated to be convenient, easy to swallow, and rapidly dissolving. Two-piece capsules are made from low-antigen gelatin. Contents may be emptied into food or beverage if desired.

This was Dr. Linus Pauling's* preferred form of Vitamin C. Its low (acidic) pH can actually be a boon to the digestion of middle agers and those beyond, whose production of digestive acid commonly wanes. Taken with meals (as it should be), ascorbic acid can actually improve the uptake and utilization of other crucial vitamins and minerals, like iron.

*Linus Pauling (1901-1994) was given the 1954 Nobel Prize in chemistry. He is also known for his research on vitamin C.