Ascorbyl Palmitate
Fat-soluble vitamin C supplement
Supplement facts
For you, if you want to help promote longevity by maintaining optimal levels of vitamin C
The fat-soluble vitamin C in Ascorbyl Palmitate can:
Offer fat-soluble antioxidant protection
Reach tissue areas where conventional vitamin C (ascorbic acid) cannot
Ensure optimal levels of circulating ascorbic acid longer than ordinary ascorbic acid
This form of vitamin C, Ascorbyl Palmitate, can cross cell membranes and other biological barriers, delivering free radical-scavenging ascorbic acid to regions that would otherwise be unreachable.
Ingredients:
What is ascorbyl palmitate?
Ascorbyl palmitate (AP) is a unique fusion of ascorbic acid and palmitic acid, creating a fat-soluble form of vitamin C, which means it can interact with lipid-based molecules.
While ascorbic acid makes 40% of the ascorbyl palmitate molecule by weight, their activities cannot be directly compared since these two molecules function differently within the body.
Benefits of ascorbyl palmitate
This lipid solubility sets it apart from the water-soluble ascorbic acid found naturally in foods, enabling ascorbyl palmitate to penetrate cell membranes and other biological barriers that standard vitamin C cannot easily cross. This distinctive property allows it to deliver free radical-scavenging ascorbic acid to parts of the body that would otherwise remain out of reach. (1,2)
Research shows that ascorbyl palmitate can (3-7):
Protect red blood cells, endothelial cells, and delicate brain and nerve tissue against free radical damage
Keep high levels of circulating ascorbic acid for extended periods compared to standard ascorbic acid
Promote maintenance of intracellular ascorbic acid concentrations
Enhance the capacity to protect lipids and DNA from oxidative stress and free radical damage
Better inhibits protein glycation within human cells when compared to ascorbic acid
Serving size 1 vegetarian capsule
Servings per container 100
Amount per serving:
| Vitamin C (from 500 mg ascorbyl palmitate) | 200 mg |
Other ingredients:
Vegetable cellulose (capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose.
Non-GMO
Dosage and use:
Suggested daily intake is one (1) capsule with food, or as directed by a medical practitioner.
Warnings:
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not exceed recommended dose.
- Do not purchase if the outer seal is broken or damaged.
- When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
- A food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
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- J Biomed Sci. 2003;10(2):193-8.
- Mol Cell Biochem. 2014;394(1-2):247-59.