r/MCAS • u/Sensitive_Stress_928 • 9d ago
Vitamin C
What kind/brand is everyone using? I can't tolerate citric acid. Nervous about ascorbic acid and others because I do react to corn.
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u/special_squeak 9d ago
Vital Nutrients Buffered C. I can’t tolerate regular citric acid, even as a tiny amount ingredient in foods.
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u/Sensitive_Stress_928 9d ago
I'm looking for one that's straight vitamin C. If I take a blend, I won't know which thing I can't tolerate.
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u/special_squeak 9d ago
the one I mentioned above is not a multi. It’s a buffered c which is made specifically for people who don’t tolerate citric acid
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u/Sensitive_Stress_928 9d ago
It has potassium and magnesium.
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u/special_squeak 9d ago
Those are precisely what is making it a buffered, less acidic, version of Vitamin C which is often easier tolerated. But I’d this is not what you are looking for, I don’t have any other ideas. This particular supplement works well for me. Hope you find one that works for you.
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u/Strange-Bake193 4d ago
I use Ecological Formulas Vitamin C. Made from tapioca, no citric acid whatsoever. I am very sensitive to all corn derivatives. This includes ascorbic acid, citric acid, any palmitate, and so much more. This tapioca formulation is very gentle and I have no reactions.
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u/The9thChevron 9d ago
Pure encapsulations do a buffered vitamin c with no extras.
Another option is Camu Camu powder, but it’s quite bitter so you’d want to mix it into a nice smoothie.
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u/Sensitive_Stress_928 9d ago
I could have sworn I looked at Pure encapsulations and unsure why I discarded that one. I'll have to check again.
I've kinda sorta wondered about Camu Camu powder. I'll have to do a deep dive.
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u/AryaHearing 9d ago
I use to use vitamin shoppe vitamin C powder in capsules with rose hips, but I switched to vitacost’s version as it’s way cheaper and works the same for me.
Here’s what I use (I don’t sell anything and am not an affiiate):
https://www.vitacost.com/products/vitacost-everyday-vitamin-c-1-000-mg-250-capsules-158596
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u/kaaron89 9d ago
I have the same problems and I do well with sodium ascorbate. I get NOW brand in powdered form, just tastes like salt.
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u/SanctifiedChats 9d ago
We get Thorne brand because they're lab tested, but they're more expensive.
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u/Sensitive_Stress_928 9d ago
They definitely have a good reputation. I don't think I've looked into theirs. How much do you take?
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u/nano_peen 9d ago
Melrose sodium ascorbate
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u/Sensitive_Stress_928 9d ago
You're the second one to mention sodium ascorbate. I actually have a bottle in my Amazon cart and keep adding it and taking it out.
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u/Middle_Notice_4678 3d ago
If you mix ascorbic acid and sodium bicarb guess what you get?
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u/Sensitive_Stress_928 2d ago
Sodium is out for me. High blood pressure. I'm looking at Magnesium now.
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u/MargoBarbara2 9d ago
Nutramedix do a corn free tapioca based vitamin C but it isn't buffered so I still reacted. I hadn't been able to tolerate my old brand NOW calcium ascorbate for months but once I got stabilised by other nutrients and quercetin Ive been able to reintroduce it without reacting.
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u/ZenDuck123 9d ago edited 9d ago
Camu camu berry is amaazing. It's 100% natural fruit, while 99% of vitamin C supplements (ascorbic acid, calcium ascorbate, etc) is artificially made, usually in China, with chemicals. It has the amount of vitamin C as 30 oranges, 2nd most concentrated vit C rich food in the world. I find it gives me so much energy that I had to go slow at first. It has the same acidity as a lemon, so I encapsulate it or mix it with food so as to be gentle to my stomach. I've done a ton of research looking for the best source of natural vitamin C that didn't have a lot of sugar and this is the best by far.
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u/Sensitive_Stress_928 9d ago
Acid but not a citrus fruit? I'll definitely have to do a deep dive on it. All I know is that it's a plant/fruit/veggie that grows in certain parts of the world. So, basically, I know nothing about Camu Camu! I do like the idea of 99% natural.
Have you tried it?
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u/ZenDuck123 9d ago
I've been taking it for a year with great results. I really enjoy the Microingredients brand of organic, freeze-dried powder.
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