Vitamin C 1,000mg

Powerful Antioxidant that protects you from potentially harmful free radicals. Cold and Flu relief from the symptoms of colds and upper respiratory infections and reduces the length and duration of colds.

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100 Tablets

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Description

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects other antioxidants such as Vitamin E.

Humans are unable to store Vitamin C; it is a watersoluble vitamin with an active life of only 3 – 4 hours once ingested.

Vitamin C may help to reduce the severity and duration of colds¹.

Increased need of Vitamin C occurs after stress, illness, smoking, prolonged sickness, medications, and exposure to pollution, allergies, healing wounds, and burns and after severe bruising.

Herb Valley’s Vitamin C tablets are pleasant tasting chewable tablets derived from natural ingredients with no artificial sweeteners.

Our Vitamin C tablets contain both ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate. Sodium ascorbate is a buffered form of Vitamin C that is less acidic and gentler on the stomach.

Therapeutic Benefits

Assist in collagen formation²
An antioxidant³
Reduce the severity and duration of colds⁴
Assists in the maintenance of general health and well being⁵
Helps absorption of iron³

Active Ingredients per tablet

Ascorbic Acid ... 400mg
Equivalent to Hypromellose 12.37mg
Sodium Ascorbate ... 678.78mg
Equivalent to:
Ascorbic Acid 600mg
Sodium 78.78mg
Starch-Maize 6.86mg
Total Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 1000mg

Non Active Ingredients

Carmellose sodium, Cellulose microcrystalline, Hypromellose, Isomalt, Magnesium Stearate, Povidone, Silica colloidal anhydrous, Silicon Dioxide, Starch – Maize, Stevia Reboudiana Leaf Extract, Trusil Natural Lemon Flavour, Trusil Lime Nature Identical Flavour, Xylitab (Xylitol)

Additional Information

About our sweeteners –

Xylitol is a naturally derived sweetener found in fruits like strawberries, raspberries and plums. Xylitol is typically manufactured from birch trees or other natural xylan-rich sources.^6,7

Xylitol is a type of 5-carbon Sugar Alcohol (Polyhydric Alcohol. Unlike most carbohydrates, Xylitol does not increase Blood Sugar levels⁸.

Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf (Stevia) is also known as Sweet leaf of Paraguay. Stevia is a type of South American herb native to Brazil and Paraguay.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Flavouring – A pleasant tasting blend of powdered lemon/lime juice concentrate.

No added sugar, yeast, gluten, wheat, milk, derivatives, preservatives, artificial colours and sweeteners.

Recommended Daily Dosage for Adults

Adults and Children over 12 years – Chew 1–3 tablets daily with food or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Not to be used in children under 2 years of age.

Medicine Interactions

ALUMINIUM BASED ANTACIDS – Vitamin C increases the amount of aluminium absorbed; doses should be separated by at least 2 hours.

CYANOCOBALAMIN – Vitamin C can reduce the absorption of cyanocobalamin – separate doses by at least 2 hours.

Supplemental vitamin C can affect the results of numerous laboratory tests and use should be stopped beforehand.

Cautions and Warnings

If symptoms persist consult your healthcare Practitioner.

Vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements are not intended to replace a balanced diet.

Always read the label.

Take only as directed.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from sunlight.

Regulatory Information

ARTG Number: AUST L 120636

Physical Description

A white mottled flat round chewable tablet with a lemon lime taste.

Revision Information

Last Revised – 30 July 2009

References

(1) Braun L, Cohen M, Herbs & Natural Supplements – An Evidence based Guide, Elsevier Australia, 2005.

(2) Catani et al, 2005, Biological Role of Vitamin C in Keratinocytes, Nutrition Reviews, vol. 63, no. 3, pp. 81–90.

(3) FAO/WHO Joint Expert Consultation, Hyuman Vitamin and Mineral Requirements, Food and Nutrition Division, FAO, Bangkok 2002, pp. 217–286.

(4) Hemila et al, 2004, Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, iss. 4.

(5) Fairfield K.M. & Fletcher R.H., 2002, Vitamins for Chronic Disease Prevention in Adults, JAMA, vol. 287, no. 23, pp. 3116–3126.

(6) Xylitol Information centre www.xylitolinfo.com

(7) Danisco Sweeteners Ltd www.daniscosweeteners.com

(8) The Australian Information Site for Xylitol Products www.xylitol.com.au

Disclaimer

This information is general in nature and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. This information is not intended to replace the advice of qualified health care practitioners. This information is being continually updated and is subject to change without notice. No warranty or guarantee of a cure is expressed or implied with any information included herein, nor does Essential Nutrients Pty Ltd make any representations regarding the use or the results obtained with the information. In no event shall Essential Nutrients Pty Ltd, its employees or associates be liable to any person or individual for any loss or damage whatsoever which may arise from the use of this information. The information contained herein should be used at your own discretion.