Mineral Ascorbates
Mineral Ascorbates is a form of vitamin C combined with minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium, making it a more bioavailable and gentle form of vitamin C for the body.
Effectiveness and Risk Overview
Condition | Effectiveness | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxidative Stress | Mineral Ascorbates, being a form of Vitamin C, have strong antioxidant properties, reducing oxidative stress as supported by numerous clinical studies and reviews. | |
| Antioxidant Activity | Mineral Ascorbates act as antioxidants, neutralizing free radicals and protecting cells from oxidative damage, a mechanism supported by a large body of evidence from biochemical and clinical studies. | |
| Common Cold | Vitamin C supplementation has been shown to reduce the incidence and severity of the common cold in several meta-analyses and clinical trials, though effects vary among populations. | |
| Iron Deficiency Anemia | Vitamin C enhances iron absorption, particularly non-heme iron, thereby helping to prevent or treat iron deficiency anemia as supported by clinical studies. | |
| Gastrointestinal upset. | High doses of Mineral Ascorbates can cause gastrointestinal upset, including diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps, in some individuals, particularly those with sensitive stomachs. |
