Sodium Ascorbate

Origin of Ingredient

manufactured from ascorbic acid and sodium

History of Ingredient

Sodium Ascorbate became established through modern nutrition and deficiency research, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries. Supplement forms were subsequently developed to provide consistent, measurable nutrient intake.

Scientific Makeup of Ingredient

sodium ascorbate dissociating to ascorbate and sodium

UK Legal Claim

• Vitamin C contributes to maintaining the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
• Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
• Vitamin C increases iron absorption. Conditions: General claims require source-level qualification. The exercise immune claim additionally requires 200 mg vitamin C/day above the recommended daily intake.

EU Legal Claim

• Vitamin C contributes to maintaining the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
• Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
• Vitamin C increases iron absorption. Conditions: General claims require source-level qualification. The exercise immune claim additionally requires 200 mg vitamin C/day above the recommended daily intake.

US Legal Claim

FDA does not pre-approve ordinary dietary-supplement structure/function claims. Example for regulatory review only (NOT FDA-approved wording): “Supports normal immune function.” The marketer must hold substantiation, avoid disease claims, use the DSHEA disclaimer and notify FDA within 30 days after first marketing.

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August 24, 2024

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