NOW Supplements, Sodium Ascorbate Powder, Buffered, Antioxidant Protection*, 8-Ounce

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.