|
Regular
Vitamin C
|
Effervescent
Ester C®
|
| Highly
acidic. Can cause digestive discomfort, gas and bloating. High
doses can cause diarrhoea |
Neutral.
Non-acidic. Very gentle on the stomach. Does not cause discomfort,
gas and diarrhoea |
| May
be corrosive to teeth, causing sensitivity and tooth decay |
Does
not harm teeth. Strengthens the gums & promotes healthy
teeth |
| May
increase the risk of excruciatingly painful kidney stones |
Eliminates
the risk of kidney stones |
| Only
10-20% is absorbed. The rest is flushed down the toilet |
Absorption
exceeds 98% so there is minimal wastage |
| Absorption
is slower. Quickly excreted out of the body |
Works
2x faster. Stays effective 2x longer |
|
Lower
tissue levels of Vitamin C achieved due to low absorption
& fast excretion
|
Increases
Vitamin C levels in the tissue 4x higher |