Only buffered C works?
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:58 am
I read the following at http://www.cancertutor.com/Cancer02/VitaminC.html :
"Absorbic acid is useless in the body until it mixes with minerals and becomes a mineral ascorbate. However, when applying Vitamin C to skin cancer, an ascorbic acid has not had the opportunity to convert into a mineral ascorbate. Thus, ONLY A MINERAL ASCORBATE will be effective against skin cancer."
I see the word "thus" ... but it's non sequitur. Where's the proof that leads the "thus"?
Besides I've never heard that AA as an acid is useless against skin cancer before (let alone "useless in the body"). In fact, last I checked straight AA was the highest absorbency type of vitamin C out there. I use both AA and sodium ascorbate topically, and have for years, for many things to great effect. The AA always is more powerful. I used the buffered C for open wounds, eye drops, sore gums, and sensitive or sore skin, etc. After treating sore areas with buffered C for a few days first I'll follow it up with AA which works great for skin infections, ear drops*, rashes, and flaking* skin. I generally mix it to full strength (until there's precipitate).
Anyone heard of this "AA is useless without a mineral" and if so can you provide a reference?
Thanks!
Dave
* - these I start out with AA, skipping the buffered C step
"Absorbic acid is useless in the body until it mixes with minerals and becomes a mineral ascorbate. However, when applying Vitamin C to skin cancer, an ascorbic acid has not had the opportunity to convert into a mineral ascorbate. Thus, ONLY A MINERAL ASCORBATE will be effective against skin cancer."
I see the word "thus" ... but it's non sequitur. Where's the proof that leads the "thus"?
Besides I've never heard that AA as an acid is useless against skin cancer before (let alone "useless in the body"). In fact, last I checked straight AA was the highest absorbency type of vitamin C out there. I use both AA and sodium ascorbate topically, and have for years, for many things to great effect. The AA always is more powerful. I used the buffered C for open wounds, eye drops, sore gums, and sensitive or sore skin, etc. After treating sore areas with buffered C for a few days first I'll follow it up with AA which works great for skin infections, ear drops*, rashes, and flaking* skin. I generally mix it to full strength (until there's precipitate).
Anyone heard of this "AA is useless without a mineral" and if so can you provide a reference?
Thanks!
Dave
* - these I start out with AA, skipping the buffered C step