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Ascorbic acid or vitamin C plays a part in the synthesis of blood vessels and muscles and in iron absorption processes. Vitamin C also contributes to defending the body against infections and protecting blood vessel walls thus preventing cardiovascular disease. It is also essential for the healing of wounds.
Vitamin C requirements increase not only in the event of fractures, infections or anti-cancer treatment, but also depending on lifestyle (intense physical activity, excessive alcohol consumption, taking the contraceptive pill, smoking).
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Our vitamin C is natural and therefore bioavailable with guaranteed content!
Our vitamin C is extracted from acerola, a small cherry from South America, which is one of nature’s richest fruits in vitamin C. It has been eaten for a long time by the Amazonian Indians who are aware of its stimulating and protective properties.
INGREDIENTS: In one tablet (1900mg): 360 mg of acerola extract titrated to 25% Vitamin C (i.e. 90 mg of Vitamin C)(112% RDA), 7 mg of dry rosehip berry extract, lemon bioflavonoids
OTHER INGREDIENTS: fructose, bulking agent (E420): sorbitol lemon flavouring, lubricant (E572): magnesium stearate.
ALLERGENS: Does not contain allergens or GMOs (in accordance with Directive (EC) 2003/89/CE).
FABRICATION AND GUARANTEE: This nutritional supplement is manufactured by a laboratory in accordance with European Pharmaceutical Industry standards (Good Manufacturing Practice).
DIRECTIONS: 1 tablet in the morning and 1 at lunchtime. Take nutritional intake into account.
WARNINGS: Not recommended for pregnant or lactating women. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage.
ADVICES: This product cannot replace a balanced diet. If you are receiving medical treatment you should seek advice from your GP. For adult use only. Keep out of the reach of children.
STOCKAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Keep in a dry place away from light.
Vitamin C is of course normally found in fruit and vegetables in varying quantities, but the ultimate content of this very delicate vitamin is not guaranteed. Vitamin C is the most delicate of vitamins; it is sensitive to heat, oxygen in the air and light and should be stored in a dry place. Thus at 20°C, food loses up to 50% of its vitamin C content in one day. Sometimes much more depending on how it is prepared and cooked.
Moreover, the body does not store vitamin C, but eliminates it after several hours.
Stress, smoking, pollution by heavy metals, toxic products and also some pharmaceutical products (pills, aspirins, antibiotics, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, vaccinations) also considerably increase vitamin C requirements. So, in the case of smoking, according to some studies, each cigarette smoked could lead to the immediate consumption of 18mg of vitamin C! AFFSA therefore recommends a supplement of 20% of vitamin C for smokers who smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day.
In addition to its anti-scurvy effect, vitamin C is an anti-oxidant that captures free radicals, heavy metals and toxic substances in our cells. Vitamin C oxidises (loses its electrons) on contact with these and detoxifies the cells before being expelled by the kidneys into the urine. Thus it combats cellular ageing, due mostly to the accumulation of poisons and is involved in the regeneration of all the body’s organs.
Many doctors have recommended the daily intake of higher doses of vitamin C for preventing attacks on the immune system, supporting anti-cancer treatments and, of course, for protection against ageing for many years.
