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I have found that vitamin C in the ascorbic acid form is the best form to take orally. I have been able to achieve what I call the ascorbate effect with only ascorbic acid by mouth. Mineral ascorbates by mouth, while being a fine source of vitamin C, do not seem to carry the same punch, probably more electrons.
Entire letter to Foundation: http://www.vitamincfoundation.org/docc.shtml
ofonorow wrote:I have found a blood glucose meter that reacts to vitamin C. Freestyle-lite (Abbot Labs).
VanCanada wrote:ofonorow wrote:I have found a blood glucose meter that reacts to vitamin C. Freestyle-lite (Abbot Labs).
Does anyone know what the differences might be between these two different products from Abbott Labs?
1. Abbott FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitor, and
2. Abbott FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitor
Thanks in advance.
ofonorow wrote:Maybe not Nobel prize worthy... but I had an idea..
I put about a quarter packet of Lypo-C in the deciliter of water. And stirred and agitated, for about 10 minutes, with force. It stayed clumpy with none of it dissolving (apparently).
The measure was 50 mg/dl.
So there was some vitamin C.
For comparison, the other measurements were from 189 (100 mg of ascorbic acid) to 281 (200 mg of sodium ascorbate) So 1/4 to 1/6 the expected reading. (Probably should work with the entire packet, or supposedly 1000 mg of vitamin C.. hmm)
Here is the Eureka idea.
Livon labs says not to freeze Lypo-C because that will crystallize and thus destroy the liposomes!
So the sample is currently in the freezer. After it freezes, I will let it thaw and return to room temperature. Then taken another meter reading.
I assume that after the liposomes crack, the ascorbate will be released, and the number will be higher! I will post that number here later today.
250 mg/dl (after freezing/thawing)
So 5 times the amount of C in the water. (A "used" strip reported 212 on the same sample using the same meter (see next post).. Sigh)
But this indicates that DIY/Homemade lipoists can do the same thing after calibrating
their meters, to see how much vitamin C is encapsulated. (Using both the before and
after readings. If not much, first number should be larger, and second number smaller,
closer to the first)!
My guess is that if you hadn't stirred it vigorously, the meter would have read none.
My guess is that if you hadn't stirred it vigorously, the meter would have read none.
BTW, Liposomes don't freeze untill 4 degrees Fahrenheit, so you need to make sure your freezer gets that low or lower. According to their quality statements they can last for up to 2 months at 4 degrees also when they're brand new.
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