Natural Factors Vitamin C Crystals 500g

Vitamin C Crystals can be easily mixed with food and drinks. This is useful for those who have trouble swallowing tablets or capsules or who have other swallowing difficulties.
Vitamin C is necessary to maintaining all collagen structures, thereby promoting wound repair, strong bones and teeth, and healthy gums. As a powerful antioxidant it protects the aqueous areas of the body (including the blood, intracellular fluid and interstitial fluid) from free radicals. Vitamin C protects LDL cholesterol from oxidation and also helps to regenerate vitamin E.
As it is a water-soluble vitamin, the body does not store vitamin C, so regular supplementation is vital.
The body`s need for vitamin C increases during times of stress because vitamin C participates in the production of vital chemicals such as norepinephrine, needed for the `fight or flight` response. Vitamin C also acts as a detoxifier, helping to cleanse the body of toxins, such as cigarette smoke, carbon monoxide, etc.
Natural Factors includes bioflavonoids in their vitamin C products. Bioflavonoids (vitamin-like molecules that are found in the peel of citrus fruits and other fruits and vegetables) enhance the activity of vitamin C and may improve the body`s ability to hold and absorb vitamin C by 35%.
Vitamin C comes from starch, derived from the stalks of a variety of plants. Pure ascorbic acid crystals are extracted from this material. There is no residue left so there is virtually no chance of allergies to the vitamin C itself.
Each 1/4 Teaspoon Contains:
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - 500mg
Does not contain:
artificial preservatives, color or sweeteners; no corn, dairy, starch, wheat or yeast.
Suggested Use:
Stir 1/4 teaspoon into juice or any other liquid or food that is desired or as directed by a health practitioner.
Information taken from the Natural Factors website.