It is true that studies have shown so-called Ester-C® will enter cells faster and therefore less of it is required to ward off scurvy in guinea pigs. However, we are wary of any form of vitamin C that does not match what animals make "naturally" in their livers or kidneys. We agree with Linus Pauling that the true and best form of vitamin C is L-ascorbic Acid (C6H8O6). Patrick Holford, formerly of the British Institute of Optimum Nutrition (ION) tells us how animals make vitamin C, ascorbic acid: According to Robert Cathcart,MD, the physician with vast experience with high dose vitamin C protocols, mineral ascorbates are generally not as effective therapeutically as ascorbic acid: Another of our concerns is balancing the exaggerated hype against the following down-side about the Ester-C manufacturing process, as expressed by people experienced in the field, who wish to remain annonymous: It is true that Ester-C reaches cells and enters them faster. with ties to the U.S. biological weapons program told us:
That is to say there might not be serious conditions where Ester-C is indicated. We have seen an impressive argument for Ester-C in an anti-cancer patent based on the work of former Pauling associate R. Jariwalla. However, since Ester-C also seems to trap vitamin C, and perhaps other toxins in cells, using Ester-C with Chemotherapy is problematic. Some respected authorities are now claiming that L-ascorbic acid is not vitamin C! (However, if this were true, Linus Pauling was wrong, and 80,000 research studies are fatally flawed.) We are unaware that Pauling's HOW TO LIVE LONGER AND FEEL BETTER (1986) treastise on vitamin C contained any errors what so ever! Back to the Vitamin C FoundationFamous dentist Royal Lee believed that: Vitamin C is the most important of the vitamins, and is the most difficult to get. It is oxidized so easily that it disappears in storage of citrus fruits and vegetables. Tradtional Foods Market organic acerola cherry, contains only certified organic cherries and comes from the biodynamic acerola cherry grower in Brazil.
The cherries are grown with biodynamic principals to create a healthy ecosystem, which includes seasonal crops, pastures, herbs, and a herd of pastured cows for natural fertilizer. Freeze drying and spray drying changes the acerola’s pH and reduces its vitamin levels. This vitamin C is processed with a proprietary gentle low heat method. As a result, the natural cherry color flavor and smell remains unchanged. Lab tests confirm that no vitamin C is lost during the process. Each bottle contains at least 25,000 mg of only naturally occurring vitamin C per bottle. This is truly natural vitamin C—there is no ascorbic acid added or synthetic vitamins added at all. It’s just powdered organic cherry. Humans do not have the ability to make ascorbic acid and must obtain vitamin C from their diet. Vitamin C is thus considered an essential dietary component, it protects against damage caused by free radicals, and is essential for the body to have to make collagen—the flexible protein found in cartilage, tendons, bone, and skin.*
¼ teaspoon of Tradtional Foods Market Organic Acerola Cherry contains as much vitamin C as four whole oranges, and without all that unnecessary fruit sugar. That equates to at least 250mg of naturally occurring vitamin C per ¼ teaspoon. True Vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It is used to: Most Vitamin C supplements on the market are synthetic forms of vitamin C. Only a few companies sell true vitamin C that comes from berries. Camu Camu, Amala, and Acerola cherries are some of the few food sources that naturally contain very high amounts of naturally occurring vitamin C. Synthetic vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid can over time tax your organs, as much of it gets eliminated through the urine. Some recent studies suggest that isolated ascorbic acid can actually become a free-radical generator which can suppress the immune system. Most vitamin C and multivitamin supplements contain ascorbic acid or ascorbate, which is the outer ring that surrounds the real vitamin C complex.
Real vitamin C is a complex of several different factors, all of which must work together to get Vitamin C’s health benefits. Whole food vitamin C can efficiently reach and nourish all of the cells of your body, and therefore, contains numerous health benefits. Too little vitamin C can lead to signs and symptoms of vitamin C deficiency, including: The farm in Brazil is the world’s largest grower of organic and Biodynamic Acerola cherries today. The different elements that compose the landscape like pastures, orchards, annual crops, herbs, and animals, as well as forests and meadows, are integrated in correct proportion so as to allow mutual support and are complimentary, so that they start operating within a unified living farm-organism. Crop health and fruit quality are achieved without harming the environment by creating and sustaining a new biological balance. The farm has been certified by IBD (Instituto Biodinâmico) since 1999, and possesses two important certification seals: “Organic IBD” and “Demeter,” which assures the adherence to the rigorous norms of organic and Biodynamic quality.
Vitamin C limits the damage induced by ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. Vitamin C is not a “sunscreen” because it does not absorb light in the UVA or UVB spectrum. Rather, the antioxidant activity of vitamin C protects against UV-induced damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin C combats “photodamage” which results in wrinkling or the natural ageing look of the skin. Did you know that other spray dried fruit powders can contain up to 15 percent hidden maltodextrin? Some maltodextrin is made from manioc root, but it is still in the end, maltodextrin. We are using generic vitamin C names here because we are not trying to harm other vitamin C products. We want to emphasize the benefits of buying High Vitamin C, for your vitamin C needs. Doesn’t Contain up to 15% Maltodextrin Does Not Contain Synthetic Vitamin C Vitamin C Content per Bottle Price per 1,000 mg of Vitamin C Cheap Non-Organic Acerola C Pure Non-Organic Acerola C One serving size of vitamin C is about 1000mg (1 gram) which is approximately a 1/4 teaspoon.