To avoid possible acid reflux complications, take vitamin C supplements with a meal. As well, consider taking a buffered form of vitamin C, which may help those who are sensitive to ascorbic acid. There is also an esterified form of vitamin C available for those who suffer regularly from acid reflux.
Asepsis (a- not + septicus Latin- characterized by putrefaction.) is the state of being free from disease-causing micro-organisms (such as pathogenic bacteria, viruses, pathogenic fungi, and parasites).
2 medical asepsis, procedures used to reduce the number of microorganisms and prevent their spread. Examples include handwashing and no touch dressing technique. 3 surgical asepsis, procedures used to eliminate any microorganisms; sterile technique. An example is sterilization of surgical instruments. aseptic, adj.