We all know how important vitamin C is for our health and wellness. A lot of pharmaceutical companies today are manufacturing and even making a lot of modifications to further improve the vitamin C supplements we all know and have at status quo. An one of these new modifications is buffered vitamin C. So what is buffered vitamin C?

Buffered vitamin C is actually a type of ascorbic acid that is united with other vitamins or minerals to lessen the acidity of vitamin C once it reaches the stomach. Common substances added to vitamin C to make the buffered type are sodium, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. And ongoing researches are still being made to see what other substances can be added or mixed with vitamin C.

So what does buffered vitamin C has that a regular vitamin C doesn't have? The difference lies in the way it is absorbed. Regular vitamin C when it goes to the stomach disintegrates and becomes acidic in nature, causing mild digestive discomforts. In addition, regular vitamin C is easily absorbed and in turn, easily excreted by the kidneys. Buffered vitamin C on the other hand is absorbed more slowly (possibly because of the other components incorporated with it) and thus vitamin C stay longer on the bloodstream, ensuring that all essential body parts and organs receive the sufficient amount of vitamin C they truly deserve.

And just like regular vitamin C, its buffered counterpart also comes in many forms. It can be taken as a tablet or a capsule by adults, teens and children who do not have difficulties in swallowing. They also come in syrup and suspension forms, added with flavorings to make it more appealing to the younger demographic.

However, whether you take it on its regular form or in its buffered form, you cannot deny the fact that vitamin C is an essential substance for our bodies. Vitamin C fight off harmful free radicals found in our environment. Free radicals are also known to cause quite a number of cancers and malignancies. Thus, taking your vitamin C on a daily basis reduces your risk from developing oncologic mutations in your cells. Vitamin C is also a potent immunity booster, helping you ward off those nasty coughs and colds brought about by pollution and weather changes. Along with protein and zinc, vitamin C is also a great aid in promoting faster tissue healing especially for those with wounds.