Side by side study compares the bioavailability of synthetic ascorbic acid (ascorbic acid) and FoodState vitamin C in humans. The effect of a single 500mg ascorbic acid dose of the two forms
and a placebo on plasma concentration vs. time curve showed that FoodState vitamin C was 35% more absorbed and was more gradually absorbed than ascorbic acid alone. The majority of the subjects
(75%) in this study excreted less vitamin C when they consumed FoodState vitamin C, whereas, the ones who consumed ascorbic acid alone excreted more ascorbic acid, indicating that less was
absorbed by the subjects.
FoodState vitamin C is 1.35 times greater absorbed than plain ascorbic acid and is retained by the body longer similar to whole natural foods rich in vitamin C.
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