Life Extension Ascorbyl Palmitate, 500 mg, 100 Vegetarian Capsules

Life Extension's Ascorbyl Palmitate is a fat-soluble vitamin C supplement designed to deliver antioxidant protection to lipid-rich areas of the body where water-soluble ascorbic acid may not readily reach. Each vegetarian capsule provides 500 mg of ascorbyl palmitate, yielding 200 mg of vitamin C, with a daily serving size that matches typical usage for this form.

Unlike conventional vitamin C, ascorbyl palmitate is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid, which allows it to cross cell membranes and biological barriers. The manufacturer cites peer-reviewed research indicating this form can maintain circulating ascorbic acid levels longer than ordinary ascorbic acid and may help inhibit oxidative stress in tissues like red blood cells and nerve cells. Life Extension notes over 40 years of developing science-backed supplements, with this product being gluten-free and non-GMO.