Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is an essential, water-soluble vitamin that cannot be manufactured by or stored in the body, so needs to be replaced on a daily basis. Your daily requirement for it is higher than any other water-soluble nutrient. Storing, peeling, freezing and cooking food can deplete its vitamin C content.
What does it do?
- Helps in the growth and repair of tissue
- Helps support healthy skin, bones, tendons and joints
- Is involved with iron absorption
- Acts as a powerful antioxidant: helps support your immune system and fight infection
- Helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels
- Is involved in fat metabolism
- Made from calcium ascorbate, Nature's Own Vitamin C Plus Bioflavonoids also has the added benefit of 50mg of natural bioflavonoids from rose hips. Bioflavonoids naturally accompany vitamin C in fruit and vegetables, and they appear to assist in the absorption of vitamin C.
