Ester-C Vitamin: Third Generation Vitamin C

Ester-C Vitamin is viewed as the third generation of vitamin C. About ten years ago, calcium ascorbate was introduced. This is a form of vitamin C in which the ascorbic acid is bound to calcium. This dietary supplement is pH-neutral (acid-free) and causes far fewer digestive issues than Vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid. Vitamin C as ascorbic acid has been available for over thirty years, but due to its acidic nature, it tends to lead to digestive problems and discomfort. Ester-C Vitamin’s unique, patented formula combines many advantages over both of the aforementioned: ascorbic acid and calcium ascorbate. You can order this Kala Health nutritional supplement quickly and easily through our web store.

What is Ester-C Vitamin?

Humans do not produce their own vitamin C, making us completely dependent on our diets for our vitamin C supply. Once vitamin C is absorbed into the body, it is converted into metabolites. The main metabolite is called threnoacid. Metabolites promote the absorption and utilization of vitamin C in the body. In addition, threnoic acid is able to mobilise the vitamin C already stored in the body and make it available. Ester-C is a patented form of pH-neutral Vitamin C with natural metabolites. Its formula contains bioflavonoids in the form of water-soluble substances. Along with vitamin C, these bioflavonoids are mainly found in fresh fruits and vegetables. Bioflavonoids are biologically active substances, which, among other things, promote Vitamin C bioavailability.

Benefits of Ester-C®

Once vitamin C is absorbed into the body, it is converted into various metabolites, the most important of which is threonic acid. These metabolites promote the absorption and utilization of vitamin C in the body. Moreover, threonic acid appears to be able to mobilise vitamin C already stored in the body and make it available. Research has shown that Ester-C, compared to ‘normal’ vitamin C (ascorbic acid):

• Is absorbed into the blood twice as quickly and remains in the body twice as long;
• Leads to higher levels of vitamin C in the blood
• Improves the absorption of vitamin C into, for instance, the white blood cells (leukocytes), and remains there longer;
• Is well-tolerated by the stomach and intestines even when ingested in large quantities;
• Results in a four-fold decrease in urinary oxalate excretion;
• Results in a six-fold decrease in ascorbate loss through urine;
• Is not harmful to tooth enamel.

Bioflavonoids

The bioflavonoids found in this formula are water-soluble compounds, which are found along with vitamin C in, among some other sources, fresh fruits and vegetables. Bioflavonoids are biologically active substances, which, among other functions, promote vitamin C bioavailability.

Permitted health claims for vitamin C

The following health-promoting effects of Vitamin C have been officially approved under new European regulations:

• Vitamin C supports the immune system
• Vitamin C contributes to normal energy metabolism and helps to reduce fatigue
• Vitamin C has a positive effect on nervous system function and contributes to normal psychological functioning
• Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative damage
• Vitamin C contributes to the formation of collagen and thus supports a good condition of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, skin, gums and teeth
• Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
• Vitamin C is of importance for the absorption of iron from plant sources

Ester-C© is a patented form of pH-neutral vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate) with natural metabolites. Ester-C© is produced by The Ester-C Company, Inc. The manufacturing process is patented under US Patent Nos. 4,822,816 and 5,070,085.

Ingredients

Other ingredients: Filler (microcrystalline cellulose), anti-caking agent (rice extract, rice concentrate), glazing agent hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, stearic acid, glycerine, carnauba wax).

Recommended dosage

The recommended adult dose is 1-2 tablets of Ester-C Vitamin daily, or as recommended. For children, the adult dose should be converted according to body weight. It is preferable to take the dietary supplement along with a meal.