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Ascorbyl Palmitate 500 mg
NOW
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(2334 ratings)
Vitamin C 200 mg
Score 75.0
A fat-soluble Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Palmitate) offering unique antioxidant benefits for cell membranes, but provides a lower elemental Vitamin C dose.
Quantity: 100 Capsule(s)Servings size: 1 Veg Capsule(s) (100 servings)
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Immunity
General Health
Skin Health
Anti-Aging
Anti-Inflammatory Support
leaderboard Score 75.0
A fat-soluble Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Palmitate) offering unique antioxidant benefits for cell membranes, but provides a lower elemental Vitamin C dose.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is an ester of ascorbic acid and palmitic acid, making it fat-soluble unlike the common water-soluble forms of Vitamin C. This property allows it to penetrate cell membranes, offering antioxidant protection where water-soluble Vitamin C may not. However, 500mg of Ascorbyl Palmitate yields only 200mg of actual Vitamin C, making it less potent per milligram compared to water-soluble forms for general Vitamin C repletion. Online reviews often praise its unique benefits for skin and anti-aging. Nutritionists might recommend it for targeted antioxidant support, especially alongside water-soluble Vitamin C, but not as a primary high-dose Vitamin C source.
- Fat-soluble form allows for antioxidant activity in lipid-rich cell membranes, offering unique benefits.
- Reasonable price for a specialized form of Vitamin C.
- High review count suggests popularity for its specific uses.
- Only delivers 200mg of elemental Vitamin C per 500mg dose, making it less efficient for general high-dose supplementation.
- Not a direct substitute for water-soluble Vitamin C for all its functions.
- Less evidence for its superiority in general immune support compared to water-soluble forms.
- Should not be considered a primary source for high-dose general Vitamin C supplementation due to its lower elemental Vitamin C content per milligram and fat-soluble nature.
$12.59($0.12 per serving)
 Daily Vita | $ 12.70 | |
 Amazon | $ 16.87 | |
 Pure Formulas | $ 13.08 | |
 iHerb | $ 13.46 | |
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Palmitate) | 200 mg |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | 500 mg |
Categories
Vitamin C 75.0
A valuable product in the Vitamin C collection for its specialized fat-soluble form, but consumers should understand its specific applications rather than using it for general high-dose needs.
Goals
Skin Health 85.0
Highly beneficial for skin health due to its ability to integrate into cell membranes, offering direct antioxidant protection where water-soluble Vitamin C might not easily reach.
Anti-Aging 85.0
Excellent for anti-aging, particularly for its role in protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage, a key aspect of cellular aging.
General Health 70.0
Contributes to general health as an antioxidant, but its specific fat-soluble role means it's often best used as a complement rather than a standalone general health Vitamin C.
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