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Now Foods Magnesium Ascorbate Powder is a buffered form of vitamin C in which the ascorbic acid is neutralized by magnesium. The result: a milder effect on the gastric mucosa compared to regular ascorbic acid, and the simultaneous intake of magnesium - without a separate capsule.
Composition and form: what's inside the jar
The only active ingredient is magnesium ascorbate. There are no extraneous fillers, capsule shells, or flavorings in the composition. The powder allows you to accurately select the amount per serving - not to be tied to a fixed dosage of the capsule.
- Vitamin C form: magnesium ascorbate (buffered)
- Magnesium form: ascorbate (organic salt)
- Volume: 227 g powder
- Other ingredients: none
How is magnesium ascorbate different from regular vitamin C?
Standard ascorbic acid has a pH of about 2.5 - this can cause discomfort in sensitive stomachs or in large doses. In the form of magnesium ascorbate, the reaction of the environment is closer to neutral: the acidity is reduced, and the stomach tolerates the supplement more easily. This is the option chosen by people who do not like the usual ascorbic acid.
Magnesium in the composition is not just a “bonus.” Magnesium ascorbate contains both components in a bound form, meaning magnesium comes together with vitamin C in one serving, rather than as a separate supplement.
What does the body use vitamin C and magnesium for?
Vitamin C is involved in the synthesis of collagen, a structural protein of skin, bones, cartilage and connective tissues. It also supports antioxidant protection of cells against oxidative stress and is one of the basic components of the normal functioning of the immune system.
Magnesium is involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions: protein synthesis, nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, glucose regulation. Most adults get insufficient magnesium from their diet - especially if they eat a predominantly processed diet.
How much magnesium ascorbate should you take per day?
The manufacturer recommends 1/4 teaspoon of the powder without a slide once daily with a meal. The serving must be dissolved in at least 180 ml (6 ounces) of cold water or other clear liquid.
An important nuance: pure magnesium ascorbate powder, when in contact with a liquid, can briefly increase its temperature. That is why the manufacturer insists on cold liquid and a minimum volume of 180 ml - this neutralizes the reaction before taking.
Who is the powder format suitable for?
The powder is convenient when flexible dosing is required - for example, a gradual increase in the portion during the adaptation period or a decrease in sensitive digestion. A 227 g jar is enough for approximately 3 months of daily intake of a standard portion.
The format is also suitable for those who avoid capsules and tablets or add supplements directly to the drink. The solution is obtained with almost no pronounced taste.
Storage conditions
Store in a dry place at room temperature, tightly closing the lid after each use. The powder is hygroscopic - moisture can cause particles to clump together, which does not affect quality, but makes dosing difficult.
Now Foods Magnesium Ascorbate in powder format 227g is available in the CBDUA store at cbdua.org - shipping worldwide.