Vitamin C
Immunity Upgrade
- Boosts the immune system
- Improves cardiovascular health
- May promote joint health and help form collagen
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Non-GMOVitamin C is a strong antioxidant capable of improving your body’s natural defenses.[1] It can help neutralise harmful free radicals that promote oxidative stress, which is linked to many common diseases.[2] It also reduces the risk of heart disease, increases blood flow and promotes bone and joint health.
Vitamin C can be consumed directly from fruits and vegetables, like oranges and broccoli. But if you are not eating a lot of these, you should consider supplementing Vitamin C to make sure you get your recommended daily amount.
Note that Vitamin C may interfere with the effectiveness of some HIV medications and should not be taken immediately after aluminum-based antacids since it increases the absorption of iron and aluminum. Please consult your doctor if you are on any such medications.[3]
Our Vitamin C supplement is manufactured in Scotland and was chosen for its quality, absorption, traceability, and sustainability.
Product Type: 1 Veggie Capsule |
Vitamin C (as Quali-C ascorbic acid), Modified cellulose (vegetarian capsule).
milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans
Increasing Vitamin C intake can lessen the severity of colds for athletes and others who put their bodies under stress if it is taken regularly before the onset of first symptoms.[4] [5]
Illustrative Studies
In a review of over 60 studies on how the common cold is influenced by Vitamin C, the six largest ones indicated that although Vitamin C does not prevent colds or reduce the duration of them in the average adult, it may prevent colds if the individual in question is under acute physical stress.[6] The four largest studies found that although Vitamin C does not reduce the duration of
colds, two of them showed a 12-41% decrease in work or school sick leave, which could show that Vitamin C can minimise symptoms of the cold.[7] Moreover, three studies found Vitamin C intake led to a 80% decrease in pneumonia occurring.
In another review of 3 placebo-controlled studies that examined the effect of Vitamin C on skiers, military troops and ultra-marathon runner (i.e. people who undergo acute physical stress), each group experienced a significant reduction in how often the cold occurred. In fact, the study of ultra-marathon runners showed a 35% decrease in the occurrence of colds if 600mg of Vitamin C was supplemented daily.[8]
Research Score: Strong
Vitamin C notably helps reduce risk factors associated with heart disease such as hypertension, high levels of LDL cholesterol, and elevated triglyceride levels.[9] One study found that people who took 700 mg of Vitamin C daily for 10 years had a 25% lower risk of heart disease.[10] An increase in blood flow is seen where there previously was impaired blood flow (smoking, obesity, etc.), which may be due to preservation of nitric oxide function (via reducing oxidation, a phenomena general to antioxidants and not unique to Vitamin C).[11] Also Vitamin C supplementation can reduce C-Reactive Protein (indicator of cardiovascular disease and arterial plaque).[12]
Research Score: Strong
Antioxidants appear to minimize the rate of bone mineral density loss in older women, although research is mixed and where positive, results are minimal.[13] Vitamin C is an anti-oxidant and is a component of collagen synthesis. Without Vitamin C, joint health will be adversely affected.[14] [15] However, Vitamin C supplementation appears to have a more prominent effect upon complex regional pain syndrome, a chronic condition of swollen joints and changes in hair and skin appearance.
Research Score: Mixed
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Alessio HM, Goldfarb AH, Cao G. Exercise-induced oxidative stress before and after vitamin C supplementation. Int J Sport Nutr. 1997;7(1):1-9.
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Wintergerst ES, Maggini S, Hornig DH. Immune-enhancing role of vitamin C and zinc and effect on clinical conditions. Ann Nutr Metab. 2006;50(2):85-94.
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Sasazuki S, Sasaki S, Tsubono Y, Okubo S, Hayashi M, Tsugane S. Effect of vitamin C on common cold: randomized controlled trial. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2006;60(1):9-17.
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Vitamin C and common cold incidence- a review of studies with subjects under heavy physical stress
Hemilä H., International journal of sports medicine, 1996
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Vitamin C and acute respiratory infections
Hemilä H & Douglas RM. , International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 1999
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Vitamin C supplementation reduces the incidence of postrace symptoms of upper-respiratory-tract infection in ultramarathon runners.
Peters EM, Goetzsche JM, Grobbelaar B, Noakes TD., The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1993
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Moser MA, Chun OK. Vitamin C and Heart Health: A Review Based on Findings from Epidemiologic Studies. Lamuela-Raventós R, ed. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2016;17(8):1328. doi:10.3390/ijms17081328.
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Knekt P, Ritz J, Pereira MA, et al. Antioxidant vitamins and coronary heart disease risk: a pooled analysis of 9 cohorts. Am J Clin Nutr. 2004;80(6):1508-20.
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