Liposomal Vitamin C

Most people have heard of the health benefits of Vitamin C their entire life. My mother used to have me chew up large doses throughout the day whenever the family would catch a cold.

It has been known for almost a century now that Vitamin C (also known as ascorbate or ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin, which means that it breaks down in water and any excess amount that the body doesn’t need, generally around 180mg¹, that day, is urinated out.

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and antioxidant that is naturally found in berries, fruits and vegetables. Some of the highest concentrations² of Vitamin C found in common local foods are Guava, Red, Yellow & Green Bell Peppers, Kale, Broccoli, Kiwifruit, Brussels Sprouts, Strawberries and Papaya. These are actually higher in Vitamin C than all types of citrus fruits! And of course, choosing organic produce will always contain higher nutrient density and little to no toxic pesticides and herbicides that are counterproductive to great overall health.

Vitamin C plays important roles in your body including:

• Scavenging free radicals (oxidative stress) that destroy tissue³
• Tissue repair (hard⁴ and soft tissue)
• Collagen formation
• Neurotransmitter production
• Immune system function
• Heart and brain health⁵

Vitamin C deficiency is more likely found in:

• People who don’t consume fruits and vegetables regularly in their diet
• Tobacco smokers or those exposed to second-hand smoke
• People with certain types of cancer or certain gastrointestinal conditions

Signs of Vitamin C deficiency are:

• Poor wound healing
• Bleeding gums⁶

1. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_C#cite_note-pmid38245765-145
3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30386805/#:~:text=Preclinical%20studies%20demonstrated%20that%20vitamin%20C%20has%20the,I%20collagen%20synthesis%2C%20and%20reduce%20oxidative%20stress%20parameters.
4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30386805/#:~:text=Preclinical%20studies%20demonstrated%20that%20vitamin%20C%20has%20the,I%20collagen%20synthesis%2C%20and%20reduce%20oxidative%20stress%20parameters.
5. https://coremedscience.com/blogs/wellness/how-to-pick-the-best-liposomal-vitamin-c
6. https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/advance-articleabstract/doi/10.1093/nutrit/nuaa115/6124136?redirectedFrom=fulltext Retinal hemorrhaging

• Retinal hemorrhaging⁷
• Anemia
• Bruising
• Scurvy

At Sacramento Natural Dentistry, Dr. Azouz recommends the Liposomal form of Vitamin C. You may be asking, what is the difference between Standard and Liposomal Vitamin C?

Liposomal refers to a lipid (fat) layer that encapsulates the substance, in this case, the nutrient Vitamin C. The benefit of this very tiny lipid layer surrounding the Vitamin C is that it becomes an ideal vehicle to transport the nutrient deeper into the tissue rather than being so rapidly removed from the system via the kidneys and urine like traditional Vitamin C.

Liposomal technology can increase the absorption of a nutrient 4-9x the normal rate because of the intracellular release of the Vitamin C that bypasses the less efficient transport system it conventionally has to take through the small intestines. This allows for higher doses of Vitamin C to be delivered to the body for more optimal, efficient and effective therapeutic effects.

Most notably in dentistry, studies have found that oral supplementation of Vitamin C improves postoperative healing after dental surgery.⁸ Additionally, a meta-analysis⁹ of studies on the role of Vitamins A, B Complex, C, D and E showed significantly positive results in preventing¹⁰ and improving periodontal (gum) disease as well as supporting healing after periodontal surgery.

Conveniently, as a biological dentist near me, Dr. Azouz carries a high quality liquid Liposomal Vitamin C at Sacramento Natural Dentistry in order to provide his patients with great healing support of the bone and gums after tooth extractions, zirconium ceramic dental implants, oral surgery and periodontal surgical procedures.

The quality of a liposomal product depends on the particle size, ranging from high to low. High quality liposomes are much more readily absorbed into the cells when they are between 20-150 nanometers in diameter. Our private label Liposomal Vitamin C boasts a mean diameter of 130.4 nm.

So, while you are at the office or just in the neighborhood, don’t forget to pick up a bottle of our high quality Liposomal Vitamin C at our Citrus Heights, CA location.

Although Vitamin C supplementation is generally considered very safe, taking too much of it may cause you to experience any of the following:

Here are the names of the provided links:

1. 1. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin C Factsheet

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/

1. 1. Wikipedia: Vitamin C

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_C#cite_note-pmid38245765-145

1. 1. PubMed Study: Vitamin C in Health and Disease

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30386805/

1. 1. Core Med Science: Liposomal Vitamin C

https://coremedscience.com/blogs/wellness/how-to-pick-the-best-liposomal-vitamin-c

1. 1. Nutrition Reviews: Clinical Insights on Vitamin C

[https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/advance-articleabstract/doi/10.1093/nutrit/nuaa115/6124136?redirectedFrom=fulltext](https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/advance-articleabstract/doi/10.1093/nutrit/nuaa115/6124136?redirectedFrom=fulltext)

1. 1. PubMed: Retinal Hemorrhaging Study Related to Vitamin C

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30386805/

• Diarrhea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Heartburn
• Stomach cramps or bloating
• Headache
• Skin flushing
• Fatigue, sleepiness or sometimes sleeplessness

If you experience any of these side effects, simply reduce your daily intake or discontinue use of the supplement.

As always, before starting any new supplementation, it is advised to consult your physician, especially if you take any of the following¹¹:

• Warfarin – Jantoven (may reduce its effectiveness)
• Statins & Niacin (may reduce its effectiveness at reducing cholesterol)
• Protease inhibitors (may reduce the effectiveness of antiviral drugs)
• Oral contraceptives (may increase your estrogen levels)
• Hormone replacement therapy (may increase your estrogen levels)
• Chemotherapy (may reduce the effect of these drugs)
• Aluminum containing medications – phosphate binders (can be harmful for people with kidney problems)

Note : These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and the products described herein are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure any disease.