{"product_id":"shop-vitamin-c-powder-metabolic-maintenance","title":"Vitamin C Powder","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eVitamin C is a potent water-soluble antioxidant and essential in the human diet as it cannot be synthesized within the body. Vitamin C is an electron donor, and this property is closely related to all of its known functions. Vitamin C is required for the production and maintenance of collagen. It has anti-inflammatory properties, supports the immune system, contributes to the healthy production of neurotransmitters, and aids in the absorption of iron.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe powder form allows this supplement to be stirred into any water-based beverage and makes dosage adjustments simple, based on your needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Vitamin C Powder Work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stability and formation of collagen, the major protein from which connective tissue, cartilage, bone, skin, tendon, and tooth dentin is made, requires a vitamin C-mediated process. A lack of vitamin C, a required cofactor for prolyl hydroxylase, impairs the development of collagen and renders humans “scorbutic”. The human phenotype of vitamin C deficiency, “scurvy” classically involves fragility of blood vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to its antiscorbutic actions, vitamin C has potent antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect and aid in the repair of cellular damage caused by free radicals\/reactive oxygen species. In response to physical trauma, vitamin C exerts a protective effect on neutrophil-mediated cell injury by scavenging reactive oxygen metabolites. Vitamin C concentrations in plasma and immune cells rapidly decline during infections and stress signifying its use is upregulated for immune support. Multiple clinical studies have shown that supplementation of vitamin C improves components of the human immune system. Vitamin C also plays a role in the maintenance of healthy circulation and has anti-inflammatory effects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf all the body’s organs, the adrenal glands accumulate the highest levels of vitamin C. Animal models have shown the role of vitamin C in these tissues is crucial to survival. Ascorbic acid is a cofactor required for the biosynthesis of and the catecholamine neurotransmitters, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine, as well as adrenal steroidogenesis. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those consuming plant-based diets (no animal tissue), vitamin C is the only known dietary constituent that can significantly increase the absorption of nonheme iron. It is important to note, the stimulating influence of ascorbic acid on iron absorption has been demonstrated to be most pronounced when ascorbic acid is consumed with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the Suggested Uses for Vitamin C Powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eNourishes tissue growth and repair as a collagen support nutrient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSupports adrenal and immune function, bolstering immune cells and contributing to the production of catecholamines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePowerful antioxidant for free radical protection and repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eCan increase the absorption of iron from food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePowder form for those who can comfortably digest a supplement with an acidic pH of 2.4, and may want to adjust their dose, or take this supplement dissolved in a beverage, rather than as a capsule.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ascorbic acid is derived from corn sorbitol. All ingredients are vegan and non-GMO.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens\u003c\/strong\u003e: According to information provided by our suppliers, this product is free of the eight major allergens as identified by the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA): Wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, soybeans, shellfish, fish, peanuts, tree nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/2273\/files\/VitaminCPowder_MetabolicMaintenance_sf-min_1080c55d-4044-4681-8fb0-3858d9f43b19_480x480.png?v=1696942217\" alt=\"Vitamin C Powder (Metabolic Maintenance)\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use as directed by a healthcare professional.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pregnant or lactating women and individuals taking prescription medications should consult with a healthcare professional before taking any supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-See \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shop.dralexrinehart.com\/pages\/return-policy\" title=\"Easy, No Hassle Returns\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSatisfaction\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePolicy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shop.dralexrinehart.com\/collections\/metabolic-maintenance\" title=\"Metabolic Maintenance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetabolic Maintenance Products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU \/ UPC Barcode: 838287002345\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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