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Getting enough vitamin C is necessary for overall health but humans lost the ability to synthesize Vitamin C through evolution.  Vitamin C enhances immune function, scavenge free radicals, supports collagen synthesis and promotes cardiovascular health. Higher doses of vitamin C are oftentimes used to support detoxification, modulation of calcium within vessels, and in severe immune compromise.  The challenge with obtaining higher dose vitamin c is the acidic nature and gastrointestinal distress it can cause.  Active Ribose C is a pleasant tasting, non-acidic, high potency Vitamin C powder, utilizing not one, but FOUR unique pathways to provide multiple avenues for absorption:...

It’s hard to ignore the current research about intravenous high dose vitamin C.  When individuals fall ill, there can be a secretion of proinflammatory cytokines, which just means that your immune system OVERREACTS and sets you down a scary spiral, from which some may not recover.  Vitamin C has been shown to manage the secretion of cytokines.  It is wonderful if you are a lucky individual who has the money and access to a wellness clinic offering high dose iv vitamin C, however that can run hundreds of dollars for just one session.  That comes out of your own pocket,...

Doctors everywhere agree…”YES, vitamin C is THAT important!”  Neither animals or plants can live without vitamin C!   MOST ANIMALS make their own vitamin C, but humans DO NOT!  Yes that’s right, your precious little furball can synthesize their own vitamin C!   Vitamin C was the first vitamin to be synthesized in the 1930’s.  Its function goes FAR BEYOND supporting the immune system.  It boosts intracellular glutathione, supports iron absorption, plays a mandatory role in collagen synthesis, and neutralizes free radicals that contribute to AGING. It’s role in collagen synthesis ensures proper structural integrity of skin, bone, cartilage, ligaments, blood vessels,...

MOST ANIMALS make their own vitamin C, but humans are one of the few mammals that DO NOT!  We lost that ability during evolution, thanks to multiple genetic mutations.  Yes that’s right, your precious little furball can synthesize their own vitamin C!  Unfortunately human cells cannot perform the crucial last step of vitamin C biosynthesis, the conversion of l-gulono-g-lactone into ascorbic acid. As we ALL know, Vitamin C is necessary for proper immune function, supporting macrophage activity.  When dosing Vitamin C, sometimes it is a challenge, as larger doses can contribute to loose stool or a “sour stomach” from the...