LEADING VITAMIN C BRAND
* Acid-based
* pH range of 2.5 to 3
* With binders
* Standard Vitamin C maximum dosage is only 1,000 mg. a a day. More than that is too acidic for the body to tolerate
* Usually in tablet form with starch ingredient. Thus, not 100% pure and natural
* Dissolves slowly
* Must be taken after meals to avoid hyper-acidity
* Body's absorption is only 15-25%, more than 75% is flushed out
* Not advisable for persons with ulcer and diabetes (occasionally)
* Only 3 to 4 hours anti-oxidant protection
VITAL C
* Alkaline-based (Non-acidic)
* pH range of 7.5 to 7.8
* Natural Vitamin C
* Intake of as much as 10,000 - 20,000 mg. a day is safe and effective. The higher the dosage, the better
* In crystallized powder form to preserve effectivity and purity
* Dissolves quickly and absorbed by the body 5 to 8 times faster than standard Vitamin C tablets
* May be taken before or after meals, non-acidic, stomach friendly
* Body's absorption is up to 95% only 5% is flushed out
* Safe for people with ulcer and diabetes
* 12 to 14 hours of anti-oxidant protection