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).
Medical Definition of Sepsis. Sepsis: The presence of bacteria (bacteremia), other infectious organisms, or toxins created by infectious organisms in the bloodstream with spread throughout the body. Sepsis may be associated with clinical symptoms of systemic illness, such as fever, chills, malaise, low blood pressure, and mental-status changes.