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| Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a white,
crystalline, water-soluble substance found in citrus fruits
and green vegetables. As an antioxidant, vitamin C scavenges
free radicals in the body and protects tissues from
oxidative stress.15-18,21-24
Vitamin C also promotes the absorption of iron, while
preventing its oxidation.19,20,25-27
Vitamin C is a vital co-factor to the formation of collagen,
the connective tissue that supports arterial walls, skin,
bones, and teeth.22-27
More vitamin C is contained in the adrenal
glands than any other organ in the body and is required at
higher levels during times of stress.28,31
Physical stresses on the body such as ingestion of heavy
metals,32-37
cigarette smoking,38-41
infections,45
extreme temperatures,46-50
and chronic use of certain medications such as aspirin also
signal the need for increased intake of vitamin C.51 |
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References
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| Supplement
Facts |
| Serving Size 1
rounded teaspoon (approximately 4 g) |
| Servings Per
Container 113 |
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Amount Per Serving |
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
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4000 mg |
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Other ingredients: none. |
| This product contains
NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish,
soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or
rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial
sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives. |
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| Dosage and
Use |
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Mix one rounded teaspoon daily in
water or juice, or as recommended by a healthcare
practitioner. |
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| Caution |
| Ascorbic acid can cause gastric upset or
diarrhea for some people. This can often be alleviated by
consuming it with meals. Start with a low dose then
gradually increase. Do not use if you have a stomach ulcer.
Unbuffered ascorbic acid in the mouth may be harmful to
tooth enamel. |
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Warnings |
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