Vitamin C Supplement
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May reduce the symptoms and duration of a cold, help allergy symptoms and reduce gum disease.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is one of the most important antioxidants, a group of important nutrients that help the body resist aging. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that means it cannot be stored in the body, so a regular intake is important. Vitamin C is easily destroyed by cooking.
Guarantee 60-day money-back guarantee (except for carriage charge) – even if you’ve taken the last one.Delivery We usually dispatch your order the same day or the next day (Monday to Friday). Carriage is £1.50 in the UK. Worldwide delivery available. During illness the body's need for vitamin C increases sharply. people who smoke or drink alcohol regularly may have increased need for vitamin C. This Lamberts vitamin C contains 500 mg of vitamin C - enough for most people's regular eeds, although you can always take more at times of stress or infection.
Foods that contain vitamin C include:- citrus fruit
- nectarines
- melons
- vegetables
- tomatoes
- potatoes (particularly the skins).
Vitamin C content of food is reduced by cooking, by peeling and cutting some time before eating, and extended storage.
Functions of vitamin C include:- Wound healing
- Maintenance of collagen (important for the strength of blood vessels, gums and the elasticity of the skin)
- Aids the absorption of iron
- Important for the proper functioning of the immune system and resistance to infection.
- Aids detoxification and excretion of a wide range of toxic chemicals
- Important component of adrenal hormones that are involved in your body's ability to withstand stress.
- May help prevent bone loss in elderly men.
- Vitamin C has antihistamine properties and so may help reduce allergy symptoms.
- Cholesterol levels increase when vitamin C levels are low.
Many acid forms of vitamin C cause digestive problems but this gentle C vitamin formula is less likely to cause stomach upsets. We care that you get convenient nutritional supplements in an easy to take form.
High doses of vitamin C can cause temporary problems. If you exceed your tolerance for vitamin C, you will get loose stools. Just cut back on the amount you are taking and this will quickly stop. Most people will only experience this problem if they exceed the recommended maximum dose.
Veggie Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.Free From Yeast free, wheat free, lactose free, added sugar free, gelatin free.Dosage 1-2 tablets daily. Up to 6 tablets for short periods of time only.Quantity 100 tablets. Each tablet contains 500 mg of vitamin C and 77 mg of calcium.Caution Long term excess vitamin C intake can lead to kidney stones because of increased excretion of water and oxolate, impairment of white cell function, decreased B12 and increased iron absorption.Guarantee 60 day money-back guarantee (excluding carriage), even if you’ve taken the last one. If you prefer a higher dose (1000mg) or time-release or vitamin C plus bioflavonoids, check out our other vitamin C supplement.
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