Vitamin C for Immune Health
BARRIER FUNCTION
The body’s first line of defense, the physical barrier created by the skin, relies on vitamin C. Vitamin C is necessary for the production of collagen, an important type of connective tissue.** Collagen creates the structural framework of the skin to promote skin integrity, helping to effectively keep unwanted substances from entering the body.
ANTIOXIDANT HEALTH
Vitamin C’s important role in immune health does not stop at the surface.** During the initial stages of the immune response, white blood cells of the innate immune system start the inflammatory response as one means of dealing with unwelcomed visitors. In a state of inflammation, an abundance of free radicals can be produced.
Free radicals are unstable compounds that can interfere with a normal cell’s ability to function optimally. Free radicals cannot differentiate between your own healthy cells and the target of your immune system so they can end up damaging your own cells. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to fight free radicals.** It also helps to regenerate other antioxidants like vitamin E to their active state to maintain antioxidant support.**
WHITE BLOOD CELL SUPPORT
In addition to supporting skin integrity and antioxidant health, vitamin C is essential for the optimal functioning of white blood cells.** During an immune response, white blood cells go through a process of rapid division and multiplication. Vitamin C supports the production of the important B and T cells of the adaptive immune response.** It also helps special types of cells of the innate immune system called phagocytes do their job, engulfing unwanted compounds.**
Supplement Facts |
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Serving Size 2 Gummies | |
Servings Per Container 45 | |
Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
Calories 15 | |
Total Carbohydrate | 4 g 1%** |
Total Sugars | 3 g *** |
Includes 3g Added Sugars 6%** | |
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 250 mg 278% | |
Sodium | 20 mg <1% |
Proprietary Blend | 25 mg *** |
Rose Hips (Rosa canina) (fruit), | |
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex (Citrus limon) (peel) | |
**Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
***Daily Value not established. |
Directions: For adults, take two (2) gummies daily, preferably with a meal.
Other Ingredients: Sugar, Tapioca Syrup. Contains <2% of: Annatto Color, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Pectin, Sodium Citrate.
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Non-GMO, No Artificial Flavor, No Milk, No Lactose, No Soy, No Gluten,<br />No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish.
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