The added benefit of an increased supply of vitamin C. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is regarded as a key molecule for the entire cellular metabolism. It intervenes to support many of the body's metabolic processes; for example, those concerning the connective and supportive system of our bodies, cell protection, the immune function and the energy metabolism. VitaCforte™ offers an extra supply of vitamin C for cellular metabolism.The different forms of vitamin C that have been selected for this special formula offer certain advantages: they are easily digestible, even in large quantities, and can be well ingested and metabolized by the cells. Calcium ascorbate and magnesium ascorbate are "buffered forms" of vitamin C. Combining the ascorbic acid molecule with the minerals calcium and magnesium neutralizes the acidic effect of ascorbic acid. Another buffered vitamin C form in VitaCforte™ is ascorbyl palmitate, which combines an ascorbic acid molecule with a fatty-acid molecule (palmitic acid). Thus, vitamin C, normally soluble in water, thereby becomes soluble in fat and can contribute to protecting cells against oxidative stress in their "fatty compartments", such as cellular membranes.
