Very safe at antioxidant preservative quantities. Absorbed in small intestine as ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. Same Vitamin C safety at higher doses. Very well tolerated.
Fat-soluble ester of ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. Used as antioxidant preservative in fatty preparations and claimed to provide better fat-phase antioxidant protection. E304.
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
| Population | Safety rating | Max safe dose |
|---|---|---|
| General | Likely safe | — |
| Pregnancy | Likely safe | — |
| Elderly | Likely safe | — |
No peer-reviewed clinical trial data found for this ingredient.
Data by supplement.ge — Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG)