Ester C - Vitamin C Supplement

My recent trip to NYC introduced me to a Vitamin C supplement brand which I have never heard nor tried in the past.  I got sick while vacationing there and was coughing, sneezing and having terrible migraine attacks. My immune system was so low that time so my cousin gave me Ester-C.

I got a bit curious because it's just a normal Vitamin C which I also take back home but not the same brand as the one she had given me. Ester-C is not the typical Vitamin C. It is a calcium ascorbate which is a unique form of Vitamin C. It is different from other generic Vitamin C supplements because it is made using a water-based manufacturing process that gives a pH neutral product that has naturally occurring Vit. C metabolites. Then the metabolites activate the Vitamin C molecules present, allowing the body to absorb them in the cells. This is vital to enhance immune system.

So, I took the 500 mg. tablet. What really surprised me was, I was expecting the weird side-effect afterwards in my stomach. Surprisingly, this supplement is quite gentle. I am already acidic so the last thing I need is to aggravate my acidity.

My only concern now is if the UAE sells this kind of brand here. I am not sure if I can order from the US and have it shipped here because of drugs/supplements importation law. I hope I bought the supplement there. I will check the local pharmacies here and see if they carry the brand. I hope they do because I will ditch my other Vitamin C supplements. I need something that will not irritate my stomach and will act fast in terms of improving my immune system and heart health.

My Christmas Gift

I know it is not Christmas season anymore but I still cannot help and gush over my new tablet - bb playbook. I am not a fancy pants but I think and feel that after working hard and following my goals (except for the weight loss part) to the letter, I certainly deserve a Blackberry Playbook.

I thought about buying the gadget for sometime but realized that I can use this when I am in a meeting or when I travel. I can read my ebooks and check my mails too on the go. It is a need for me and not a whim. Even my husband justified the reason why I should have one. I would have preferred it as a gift from him. However, he has already given me a fancy bag so I am happy.

I like this tablet a lot. It's only 7'' and a bit light to carry. It has wifi, bluetooth, Blackberry Bridge which can be used with my Blackberry phone and camera and video. Although the apps are not as many as the iPad, I really don't mind because the basic features are there which are more important than the myriad of apps I won't even use.

Here's a snap of my new toy. I am loving it!