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Bio-C™
High Potency Vitamin C In A Highly Absorbable Form
The human body does not produce vitamin C, so all of this important nutrient's
requirements must be obtained through our diets, which are frequently
deficient in vitamins. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, environmental
pollutants and food-processing techniques can impact the level of vitamin C in
your body. In addition, vitamin C is not stored in the body, so it must be
replaced daily.
Vitamin C benefits many systems in our bodies, particularly the
cardiovascular system. It is integral to the production of collagen molecules
that provide the stability necessary for proper cardiovascular function. Bio-C
provides a balance of high-potency vitamin C formulated with four select forms
of this important antioxidant nutrient plus bioflavonoids to promote
absorption.
Formulated to assure disintegration and dissolution to meet and exceed
all standards, Bio-C does not contain sugar, starch, salt or preservatives.
RESEARCH BRIEF
Vitamin C is widely touted for benefiting the immune system, but it also
offers significant benefits for cardiovascular function.
First, it aids in the production of collagen and elastin, which are the
reinforcement rods of the body. Current clinical evidence suggests that the
lack of adequate amounts of vitamin C over a period of years results in a
breakdown of the collagen and elastin structure of the blood vessel walls.
This breakdown leads to tiny, microscopic cracks or fissures in the walls.
Cholesterol globules, surrounded by sticky lipoprotein (a) molecules, lodge in
these cracks forming a sort of natural "plaster cast" to prevent blood
leakage. This natural repair system eventually overshoots and the buildup of
atherosclerotic deposits results. These fat deposits in the arteries of the
heart can cause heart attacks and strokes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. There are so many different
types of vitamin C. Which one is the most easily assimilated and absorbed by
the body?
A. A composition of different forms
of vitamin C helps optimize your body's usage of this nutrient. Ascorbic acid
and ascorbic salts are very important along with ascorbyl palmitate, a
fat-soluble form of vitamin C that remains active in the body for about 24
hours and is very well absorbed. Bio-C contains all of these, along with
citrus bioflavonoids, which work with vitamin C to increase its biological
efficacy in your body.
Q. My multivitamin contains vitamin
C. Why do I need to take Bio-C in addition to a multivitamin?
A. Most multivitamins offer a number
of beneficial nutrients. To provide the variety and quantity of vitamin C
offered in Bio-C, a multivitamin would be too large to swallow easily.
Multivitamins are beneficial, but you can enhance your nutritional program by
also including Bio-C.
Q. If I take Bio-C and a
multivitamin, will I be consuming too much vitamin C?
A. No. This important nutrient is
water-soluble, so your body can naturally eliminate excess supplies. Because
of its water-soluble nature, vitamin C must be replaced in your body daily.
Q. In addition to increasing my
vitamin C intake through supplements, what are some food sources from which I
can obtain beneficial amounts of this nutrient?
A. Many fruits - including oranges,
cantaloupe, kiwi, blueberries, strawberries and honeydew melon - are good
sources of vitamin C. Red and green bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower and
tomatoes also contain vitamin C.
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