Vitamin C Extra contains vitamins C & E, two important anti-oxidant nutrients that work together in the body. Vitamin C is synthesised naturally by all species of primates except man, guinea pigs & the Indian fruit bat. It is thought that a genetic mutation caused this situation some 25-60 million years ago. Vitamin C is involved in:
- Formation & maintenance of collagen
- Metabolism of tryptophan (a brain chemical)
- Antioxidant activity
- Maintenance of a healthy immune system
- Absorption of iron
- Growth & repair of tissue
- Maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels
- Metabolism of fat Vitamin C can be obtained from many natural sources. The best-known sources are the citrus fruits: oranges, lemons, tangerines, limes & grapefruits. The fruits with the highest natural concentrations are citrus fruits, rose hips, strawberries & acerola cherries. Vegetable sources include: red & green peppers, broccoli, brussel sprouts, tomatoes, asparagus, parsley, dark leafy greens, cabbage & sauerkraut. Grains & beans contain very small quantities, except when sprouted, when they provide excellent amounts. The richest vegetable source is the green pepper, which contains more vitamin C than an orange, weight-for-weight. Nature's Own Vitamin C Extra Plus Vitamin Tablets are free from gluten, corn, wheat, soya & dairy. They do not contain any GM ingredients. Suitable for vegetarians & vegans. [I] Ingredients: Vitamin C complexed in citrus pulp: vitamin E combined in vegetable oil: citrus bioflavonoid complex, rutin, vegetable stearic acid, vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, vegetable protein (zein).[/I]