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C Plus - Enhanced Vitamin C |
| Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant and protects against free radical cellular damage. Thanks to Linus Pauling’s work on vitamin C and the common cold, vitamin C is probably the best known of the immune-boosting nutrients. Vitamin C (1,000–6,000 mg/day) is purported to shorten the duration of colds and flu, and help fight secondary bacterial infections that can accompany a cold. Research by Braun et al revealed that 67% of those surveyed believed that taking supplementary vitamin C helped to reduce cold symptoms. Vitamin C may also reduce the symptoms and duration of infection of other viruses such as mumps, herpes, measles and the flu. Vitamin C is found in rose hips, citrus fruit and juices, strawberries, blueberries, cantaloupes, tomatoes, and raw vegetables such as red bell peppers.*
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Side Effects:
No side effects are associated with vitamin C, however large doses of the vitamin can deplete the body’s supplies of the essential nutrient copper. People with a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, iron overload (hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis), history of kidney stones, or kidney failure should consult their doctor before taking supplementary vitamin C. High doses of vitamin C can cause kidney stones in people with a history of the condition and those who regularly undergo hemodialysis. Women taking the contraceptive pill should not take excessively large doses of vitamin C as it may reduce the effectiveness of the pill. People taking ampicillin, indomethacin, salsalate (a drug used to manage arthritis), warfarin, or tetracycline should not take supplementary vitamin C without consulting their doctor, this is because vitamin C may increase or decrease the effectiveness of these drugs.*
| Recommended Dosage:
Take one or more capsules per day.
| Scientific Opinion:
 "Vitamin C is one of the most important vitamins to the human body. It reduces lipid peroxidation, which has been linked to degeneration and the aging process. Vitamin C is also necessary for the formation of structural materials in the skin, bones, teeth, and capillaries." -- Ronald Klatz, M.D., D.O. (President - American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine)
| Supplement Facts:
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| Serving Size:1 capsule |  | | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | | | Vitamin C | 867 | mg | 1445% | | (96% ascorbic acid and 4% ascorbyl palmitate) | | | Hesperidin Bioflavonoid | 117 | mg | * | | Concentrate | | | *Daily Value not established |
Other Ingredients:
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Vcap).
Contains no added starch, salt, wheat, gluten, corn, coloring, or dairy products.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep out of reach of children. |
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| Related Articles:
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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. The entries appearing on LexMD.com website are for consideration in optimizing an individual’s overall immune function. Always consult your physician prior to beginning any new program or therapy. |
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