Sodium ascorbate is a mineral salt derived from ascorbic acid, that is, one of the forms of vitamin C. Unlike ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate is a buffered form, which makes it milder for the gastrointestinal tract.
This mineral plays an important role in preventing oxidative processes caused by free radicals, molecules that destroy cell membranes, contributing to the development of diseases and aging of the body. Free radicals are formed when inhaling polluted air, eating food and drinks with impurities, as well as during stress. They have an unpaired electron, which causes them to take electrons from neighboring cells, disrupting the electrochemical balance of the body. Vitamin C, in the form of sodium ascorbate, protects cells by providing free radicals with their electrons and preventing their destructive effects.