BAC Water, short for bacteriostatic water, is commonly used in research environments when working with lyophilized research materials
While the RNI for maintenance is only 1.5 g daily, therapeutic oral doses typically range from: 50-150 g daily for mild deficiency prevention in at-risk groups 1,000-2,000 g daily for treating confirmed deficiency without malabsorption Some formulations contain up to 5,000 g, though there is no proven additional benefit over 1,000-2,000 g for most patients The reason for this dosage discrepancy lies in absorption efficiency
Unlabelled vials introduce dosing errors that compromise research protocols
This is especially significant for anyone who has struggled with tendon injuries, which can take monthsor even yearsto fully heal
For doses under 0.3mL, a 0.3mL syringe provides the most accurate measurements