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Vitamin C, Ascorbates
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Overview
Vitamin C Ascorbates powder mixes easily into water or other beverages to give your immune system a boost and aid in collagen production.
Paired with calcium, magnesium and potassium ascorbates, our Vitamin C Ascorbates is gentle on the stomach and may benefit people who have difficulty taking higher potencies of ascorbic acid.*
Vitamin C performs many functions involving the immune system and it also provides antioxidant protection.
The adrenal glands need large amounts of vitamin C in order to help produce energy and support healthy immune function.
Plus, without vitamin C, the body cannot make collagen, the substance that holds the body’s cells together and forms the framework for bones. Collagen is also needed to maintain skin integrity and for healthy tissue development.
Being water-soluble, vitamin C is easily washed from the body and needs to be replaced constantly through diet or supplementation.
Benefits
- Supports the immune system.
- Protects against free radical damage.
- Aids in collagen production.
- Provides 1,800 mg vitamin C per serving.
How It Works
Vitamin C
Vitamin C performs many functions involving the immune system and it provides antioxidant protection. Vitamin C is also involved in iron absorption and in the syntheses of enzymes, hormones and proteins. Without vitamin C, the body cannot make collagen, the substance that holds the body’s cells together and forms the framework for bones and connective tissue. Collagen is needed to maintain skin integrity and for healthy tissue development. Vitamin C also strengthens blood vessel walls and helps support normal-range blood pressure levels. Plus, the adrenal glands need large amounts of vitamin C in order to help produce energy and support healthy immune function.
Our Vitamin C Ascorbates includes Acerola "cherry" fruit extract, rutin and hesperidin bioflavonoid extract for added nutritional support.
Acerola Fruit
Acerola fruit isn’t really a cherry, it just looks like one. Acerola is a nutritional powerhouse, particularly known for its exceptionally high vitamin C content—acerola offers up to 65 times more vitamin C than oranges. Acerola is also rich in antioxidant nutrients. Native to the tropical regions of the Western Hemisphere, acerola has been used in traditional medicine to support liver and digestive health, as well as coughs and colds.
Rutin
Rutin, also called vitamin "P", is a bioflavonoid nutrient that affects the permeability (hence the "P") of capillaries. Rutin helps strengthen capillaries and blood vessels while it supports overall circulatory health. Rutin also supports vitamin C’s activity and helps the body with collagen production. Plus, rutin provides powerful antioxidant activity and supports a healthy inflammatory response. Rutin is found naturally in buckwheat, asparagus, black tea and several fruits such as apricots, cherries and prunes.
Hesperidin
Hesperidin is a bioflavonoid compound from citrus fruit that protects the body, supports healthy blood pressure, and protects blood vessels against damage. Hesperidin helps strengthen capillary walls to reduce fragility and permeability. Hesperidin also enhances cellular antioxidant defenses and supports vitamin C's activity in the body. Hesperidin is found primarily in the rinds of oranges and lemons.
Ingredients
1,800 mg Vitamin C per serving, plus calcium, potassium and magnesium ascorbates; acerola fruit extract; rutin and hesperidin bioflavonoid extract. Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, xanthan gum, natural orange flavor, beta-carotene (to protect vitamin C potency).
Quality
Nature’s Sunshine Quality Assurance staff sources the world's purest ingredients, no matter where they are grown, to ensure the active nutrients are delivered just as nature intended.
Recommended Use
Add approximately 1 slightly rounded teaspoon (4.5 grams) to a glass of liquid and stir vigorously. Take once daily.
For added health benefits, blend with fresh fruits, vegetables or your favorite Nature's Sunshine drink mix.
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.