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No More Stomach Irritation!
by SierraK
I tried this product because of a problem taking conventional vitamin C supplements. Although I wanted the benefits of extra C, taking it was tearing up my sensitive stomach! Every time I took vitamin C, it was a guarantee of a burning stomach within 15 minutes and a bad case of heartburn that lasted for hours. This resulted in needing to take antacids, which made me wonder if killing the acid was negating the vitamin C by neutralizing the ascorbic acid before it could ever be absorbed. Plus, it probably wasn't a great idea to take so many antacids.
The only way to prevent the problem was to break 50 milligram C tablets in half and take them several times a day, always with food or milk. This eliminated the burning stomach, but sometimes still resulted in heartburn later, and frankly it was a bother to take it so many times a day. Many times I would just skip it because there was no milk available or I simply wasn't hungry enough to eat just to take a vitamin! Buffered vitamin C was a bit better, but still didn't completely eliminate the problem. Buffered C is a different form that I was not sure provided exactly the same benefits.
This product finally provided the answer. It's the standard C I wanted but doesn't irritate my stomach at all due to its thick coating. All the benefits of C are there, but since the natural acidity of C never touches the esophagus or stomach linings, there can be no irritation. This product releases vitamin C in the intestines, where all nutrient absorption occurs anyway, and the intestinal lining does not have the the same sensitivity to acid. Finally, I can take the amount of C I want without an upset stomach or heartburn!
As far as the benefits, there are many. Now that I can finally take enough, I definitely get far less colds and minor cuts and scrapes seem to heal faster. I find I don't suffer nearly as much from seasonal allergies which means far less antihistamines. Anything that means taking less chemicals, which antihistamines are, is a great idea! An unexpected benefit was an improvement in an old knee injury from sports, which left a nasty scar and recurring pain from cartilage damage. After a few months, I noticed a definite improvement added to that found with glucosamine/chondroitin supplements. After researching, I found that vitamin C builds cartilage, in fact damaged cartilage cannot repair itself without sufficient vitamin C. Since adding more C was the only thing that changed in my supplement regimen, it had to be what caused the improvement.
Additionally, my dental hygienist strongly recommends that her patients take extra C to help prevent gum disease, which eventually happens to most adults to some degree despite proper care of teeth and gums. It feels good knowing that with a formula that doesn't bother my stomach I can finally take C in the amounts she recommends. Many hygienists suggest vitamin C supplements by each patient's weight, but it's always close to at least 1000 milligrams which was impossible for me before finally finding this product.
Love this stuff
by C S R
I never get enough vitamin C. I started looking for a supplement that would provide the RDA as well as help me stay healthier. Since beginning this product, I have not had a cold! This is extremely exciting to me with my busy life. I feel better overall as well. I highly recommend this one.
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| Name: | Vitamin C, Time-Release |
| Mfgr: | Nature's Sunshine (more products) |
| Size: | 60 tablets |
| Dosage: | Take 1 tablet daily |
| Retail: | $19.10 |
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