Calcium Ascorbate

       Calcium ascorbate is a chemical compound that has the formula of CaC12H14O12. Basically, it is the calcium salt of Vitamin-C or Ascorbic acid. Calcium Ascorbate is one of the so called mineral ascorbates. Calcium Ascorbate is used as a food additive and it has the E number E302. One of its many uses is to make apples fresh, so that they do not turn brown easily. This process of preserving the freshness of apples arose out of a CRADA with USDA and Mantrose Haeuser, a United States coatings manufacturer, who also held a joint patent which covers the use of Calcium ascorbate to keep the shelflife of freshcut fruit and vegetables

Advantages of Calcium Ascorbate

Calcium ascorbate is also a natural form of Vitamin C. Calcium Ascorbate is just the combination of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) and calcium. It is vitamin C in Non-Acidic or buffered form. This is advantageous for people with sensitive stomachs because Calcium Ascorbate is less acidic and it is gentle on the digestive tract. Calcium Ascorbate can be taken at higher doses without having unwanted side effects like loose stools and stomachaches that could be experienced by individuals who are sensitive to taking pure vitamin C. Another advantage of taking calcium ascorbate is that it allows you to take a single pill or capsule while giving you benefits of both Ascorbic Acid and calcium.

Calcium Ascorbate is commonly taken in the supplement form as capsules or tablets. The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for calcium ascorbate in nonsmokers is about 75 mg/day for women and is 90 mg/day for men. For smokers, the recommended daily intake is 110 mg/ day for women and 125 mg/day for men.

Vitamin C is widely known for its significance in the immune system as this vitamin helps the boost the cells that kills viruses, bacteria and cancer cells. It is very effective against common colds and fever. Vitamin C is also known for its antioxidant action, and it is one of the best known free radical scavengers. This can provide us adequate protection against foreign substances that come from the food we ingest and the air that we breathe. On the other hand, it is also known that Calcium is required for long term health and strong bones.

Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin, which means that the body will not be able to store vitamin C as it easily dissolves in the fluids inside our body. This would make the supplementation of Vitamin-C very important. Vitamin C is badly needed in the body in times of stress. It can also detoxify the body to clean the body of toxins. It can also shorten the symptoms and severity of a cold.

Calcium Ascorbate is also known as an effective immune booster. It can help the body in fighting foreign materials that invades the body and other viral or bacterial infections. The calcium part of Calcium Ascorbate promotes proper bone and teeth formation, and it has also been found out there is an anti-carcinogenic and antitumorigenic property in Calcium Asborbate as well as with other mineral ascorbates.

People who want to strengthen their bones, muscles and immune system may benefit a lot from this vitamin. It can also retard the aging process in some ways, it helps in slowing down the aging process by preventing free radical formation. People who are in need of Vitamin C the most are those people which are severely ill since they will have difficulty absorbing the helpful nutrients from foods. Calcium ascorbate will be able to help in providing sufficient amounts of vitamin C for their recovery. Athletes

Calcium Ascorbate Side Effects

It should be taken into consideration though, that if you have an overdose from calcium carbonate, it can cause the formation of kidney stones and it could also lead into other gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea and upset stomach. You should consult first a medical professional before taking any supplement.

CALCIUM ASCORBATE may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, frequent urination, mouth sores, Consult your doctor or a health care professional if any of these symptoms persist or get worse.

Commercial Calcium Ascorbates