Vitamin C is Now Found in Raspberry; Alacer Corp.'s 10th Emer'gen-C Flavor is Now Available.Health/Medical Writers FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--March 23, 2000 Alacer Corp. Thursday announced the addition of Raspberry raspberry, name for several thorny shrubs of the genus Rubus of the family Rosaceae (rose family) and for their fruit (see bramble). raspberry Any of many species of fruit-bearing bushes of the genus Rubus in the rose family. to its family of Emer'gen-C(TM) flavors. The newest member brings the total number of Emer'gen-C flavors to 10. Like all other Emer'gen-C flavors, each serving of Raspberry contains 1,000 mg (more than 1,600 percent of daily value) of what Alacer refers to as "the real vitamin C vitamin C or ascorbic acid Water-soluble organic compound important in animal metabolism. Most animals produce it in their bodies, but humans, other primates, and guinea pigs need it in the diet to prevent scurvy. " iN the form of mineral ascorbates Mineral ascorbates are salts of ascorbic acid (aka vitamin C). They are powders manufactured by reacting ascorbic acid with mineral carbonates in aqueous solutions, venting the carbon dioxide, drying the reaction product, and then milling the dried product to the desired particle . Each single-serving packet also contains B vitamins B vitamins This family of vitamins consists of thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin, folic acid (B9), and cobalamin (B12). and 32 mineral complexes. "We are excited about the addition of Raspberry Emer'gen-C," said Jay Patrick, founder and chief executive officer of Alacer Corp. "For over 21 years, people across the nation have been using Emer'gen-C as their primary source of 'real vitamin C,' in the form of mineral ascorbates which are known for health benefits that include increased disease resistance, stronger bones, increased energy, longer life and better healing capacity." Since the product that most people have come to view as vitamin C is an ascorbic acid, it can irritate the kidneys, bladder and intestines. Side effects Side effects Effects of a proposed project on other parts of the firm. associated with ascorbic acid in large doses include heartburn heartburn, burning sensation beneath the breastbone, also called pyrosis. Heartburn does not indicate heart malfunction but results from nervous tension or overindulgence in food or drink. , nausea, flatulence flatulence /flat·u·lence/ (flat´u-lens) excessive formation of gases in the stomach or intestine. flat·u·lence or flat·u·len·cy n. The presence of excessive gas in the digestive tract. and diarrhea. Ascorbic acid in this form is just an intermediary for the purest or "real" vitamin C -- mineral ascorbates. Researchers have found vitamin C in the form of mineral ascorbates can provide all of the health benefits with none of the side effects. Mineral ascorbates are produced naturally by most animals (but not humans), yet when consumed regularly by humans serve as excellent transporters to vitamin C to the more than 70 trillion cells in the body. Mineral ascorbates are in all Emer'gen-C products. Among other Emer'gen-C flavors include tangerine tangerine: see orange. tangerine Small, thin-skinned variety of the mandarin orange species (Citrus reticulata deliciosa) of the rue family (citrus family). , lemon-lime, cola and Instant Nutritious Coffee (which has 500 mg of vitamin C). Each single-serving packet is made of ascorbic acid with various mineral carbonates. When water is added, the ascorbic acid reacts with the mineral carbonates, creating mineral ascorbates. The production of mineral ascorbates, as it occurs in most animals' bodies is simulated, and the effervescent ef·fer·vesce intr.v. ef·fer·vesced, ef·fer·vesc·ing, ef·fer·vesc·es 1. To emit small bubbles of gas, as a carbonated or fermenting liquid. 2. To escape from a liquid as bubbles; bubble up. 3. Emer'gen-C is ready to drink in the form of "real vitamin C." The Foothill Ranch-based Alacer developed and markets Emer'gen-C internationally. The product is sold in many health food outlets (where Alacer holds 45 percent of the vitamin C market sold) as well as drug and grocery stores. Alacer, founded in 1970 by Jay Patrick, is the world leader in vitamin C innovations. Patrick is 87 years young and continues to work more than 50 hours per week, attributing his energy and longevity to 30 years of taking vitamin C in the form of mineral ascorbates. In addition to Emer'gen-C, Alacer develops and markets many other products including: Miracle Sports Water(TM), Electromix, Vitastic(R) Health and Beauty Care products and Vita-Pet(TM) supplements. For further information about Alacer and its products, visit the Web site at www.alacer.com. |
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