Vitamin C was discovered in 1932, being the subject of the first controlled nutritional experiment in the documented history of medicine. It is known that it is involved in at least 300 biochemical processes in the body. This vitamin is water soluble and since the human being is not capable of producing it, it is necessary to ingest it daily.
Vitamin C is important because:
Contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and nervous system.
Collaborates in the normal formation of collagen for the normal functioning of blood vessels, cartilage, bones, gums, teeth and skin.
Promotes energy metabolism and improves iron absorption.
Contributes to normal psychological function and to the protection of cells from oxidative damage.
Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue, and regenerates the reduced form of vitamin E.
This product provides vitamin C in the form of calcium ascorbate, a non-acid compound that is believed to be easier on the stomach than ascorbic acid, which is quite acidic in solution. This is only a problem in people with sensitive stomachs, but anyone taking large amounts of vitamin C could experience disturbances. digestive, in which case it may be highly recommended that you try our Gentle (Smooth) Vitamin C.
Up to 3g of vitamin C can be taken using this product (6 tablets). If this amount is consumed, we recommend taking the tablets spread out throughout the day.
Each tablet also provides 77 mg of calcium, which can be a valuable contribution to individual calcium intake, particularly if multiple tablets are being taken daily.
