Vitamin C powder is one of the best-selling supplements right now. More and more people choose the powdered form because it is easy to dose and widely applicable. Within that category, sodium ascorbate is particularly popular. But what exactly is it? What is the difference with ascorbic acid? And how do you use, store and dose it correctly?
In this blog we explain clearly and practically what sodium ascorbate is, what you can do with it and what to watch for with daily use.
What is sodium ascorbate?
Sodium ascorbate is a buffered form of vitamin C. It is formed when ascorbic acid is combined with sodium. Because of this buffering the powder is much less acidic than regular vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
That makes sodium ascorbate especially suitable for people who:
- are sensitive to stomach acid
- want to use vitamin C in higher doses
- prefer a milder form of vitamin C
What does vitamin C do in your body?
Vitamin C plays an important role in various bodily processes. It contributes,