Summary
- Vitamin C supplementation suitable for children over 6, adolescents, adults and ageing individuals
- May be beneficial to
- Decrease the severity of common cold symptoms and sore throats
- Maintain collagen formation, connective tissue production and tissue regeneration
- Support the immune system to fight illness
- Support healthy immune system function
- Maintain vitamin C levels in the body
- Support blood capillary health
- No added gluten, soya bean, milk, lactose, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacea, egg or sesame seeds
- No added artificial sweeteners or colours
- Vegan friendly
Dosage
- Adults: 1 metric teaspoon (4 g) once or twice daily in 50 - 100 mL water or juice with meals
- Children: 6 - 12 years: ¼ teaspoon (1 g) once or twice daily in 50 - 100 mL water or juice with meals
Warnings
- Children under two years of age should not be treated for symptoms of respiratory tract infections without medical advice
- Individuals with pre-existing kidney stone disease or a history of renal insufficiency should exercise caution in the use of higher than RDI amounts of vitamin C
- Large doses of vitamin C may cause gastrointestinal complaints such as nausea or diarrhoea in sensitive individuals (due to the osmotic effects of unabsorbed ascorbic acid)
- Always read the label
- Dietary supplements should not replace a balanced diet
- If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, consult your healthcare professional
Formulation
| Ingredient |
4 g
|
|---|---|
| Total Vitamin C | 2.4 g |
| Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) | 1.77 g |
| Sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) equiv. Ascorbic acid |
300 mg 265.2 mg |
| Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) equiv. Ascorbic acid |
280 mg 230 mg |
| Magnesium ascorbate monohydrate (Vitamin C) equiv. Ascorbic acid |
80 mg 68 mg |
| Zinc ascorbate monohydrate (Vitamin C) equiv. Ascorbic acid |
80 mg 65 mg |
| Reynoutria japonica (Giant Knotweed) ext. equiv. Resveratrol ext. equiv. dry (root) |
75 mg 15 mg 7.5 g |
| Citrus bioflavonoids (Hesperidin) | 96 mg |
| Rutin (Rutoside) | 96 mg |
| Citrus bioflavonoids extract | 96 mg |
| R,S-alpha lipoic acid | 50 mg |
| Quercetin | 48 mg |
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