NOW Supplements, Sodium Ascorbate Powder, Buffered, Antioxidant Protection*, 3-Pound

Note: Item has gone through Packaging Update .The paragraph beneath facts section on the container state that the item is Pharmaceutical Grade 100% Pure Buffered Pharmaceutical Grade Vitamin C Powder A Dietary Supplement - Vegetarian Formula Serving Size: 1/2 Level Teaspoon (1.9 g) Servings Per Container: 716 NOW® Sodium Ascorbate Powder is an inexpensive buffered form of Vitamin C and is Pharmaceutical Grade. Vitamin C is a water soluble nutrient well known for its vital role in the immune system.* Vitamin C is also necessary for the production of collagen (a structural protein in connective tissue) and is therefore important for skin, bone, and joint health.* Vitamin C is needed for amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and the utilization of many nutrients, such as folic acid and iron.* It is also a highly effective antioxidant that can help maintain healthy tissues by neutralizing free radicals generated during normal metabolism and exposure to environmental stressors.* Sodium Ascorbate is a non-bitter, non-acidic, buffered form of Vitamin C in a highly soluble form. Natural color variation may occur in this product