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Vitamin C - Non-Acidic Calcium Ascorbate
1,000mg - 120 Caps - premium quality
- NECESSARY FOR NORMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
- REQUIRED FOR THE GROWTH / REPAIR OF TISSUES THROUGHOUT THE BODY*
- NECESSARY FOR THE GROWTH OF COLLAGEN
- GREAT FOR HAIR, SKIN BONES AND TEETH*
- DAILY INTAKE OF VITAMIN C IS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH
- EXPIRATION DATE: 12/2010
- ONLY $9.95 FOR 120 1,000MG CAPSULES
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New - get a 10% discount for any order of $90 or larger. The discount is not applied to shipping charges.
The following information was taken from the pages of Medline Plus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health:
Definition
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development.
Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. The body cannot store them. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of such vitamins in your diet.
Function
Vitamin C is required for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It is necessary to form collagen, an important protein used to make skin, scar tissue, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Vitamin C is essential for the healing of wounds, and for the repair and maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth.
Vitamin C is one of many antioxidants. Vitamin E and beta-carotene are two other well-known antioxidants. Antioxidants are nutrients that block some of the damage caused by free radicals, which are by-products that result when our bodies transform food into energy.
The build up of these by-products over time is largely responsible for the aging process and can contribute to the development of various health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and a host of inflammatory conditions like arthritis. Antioxidants also help reduce the damage to the body caused by toxic chemicals and pollutants such as cigarette smoke.
The body does not manufacture vitamin C on its own, nor does it store it. It is therefore important to include plenty of vitamin C-containing foods in your daily diet.
Food Sources
All fruits and vegetables contain some amount of vitamin C. Foods that tend to be the highest sources of vitamin C include green peppers, citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, turnip greens and other leafy greens, sweet and white potatoes, and cantaloupe.
Other excellent sources include papaya, mango, watermelon, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, winter squash, red peppers, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, and pineapples.
Side Effects
Vitamin C toxicity is very rare, because the body cannot store the vitamin. However, amounts greater than 2,000 mg/day are not recommended because such high doses can lead to stomach upset and diarrhea.
*Too little vitamin C can lead to signs and symptoms of deficiency, including:
* Dry and splitting hair
* Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
* Bleeding gums
* Rough, dry, scaly skin
* Decreased wound-healing rate
* Easy bruising
* Nosebleeds
* Weakened tooth enamel
* Swollen and painful joints
* Anemia
* Decreased ability to fight infection
* Possible weight gain because of slowed metabolism
A severe form of vitamin C deficiency is known as scurvy, which mainly affects older, malnourished adults.
Recommendations
The best way to get the daily requirement of essential vitamins, including vitamin C, is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods from the food guide pyramid.
Vitamin C should be consumed every day because it is not fat-soluble and, therefore, cannot be stored for later use.
The Food and Nutrition Board at the Institute of Medicine recommends the following amounts of vitamin C:
Infants and Children
* 0 - 6 months: 40 milligrams/day (mg/day)
* 7 - 12 months: 50 mg/day
* 1 - 3 years: 15 mg/day
* 4 - 8 years: 25 mg/day
* 9 - 13 years: 45 mg/day
Adolescents
* Girls 14 - 18 years: 65 mg/day
* Boys 14 - 18 years: 75 mg/day
Adults
* Men age 19 and older: 90 mg/day
* Women age 19 year and older: 75 mg/day
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and those who smoke need higher amounts. Ask your doctor what is best for you.
The manufacturer is Nature's Purest. They sometimes send plastic bottles. At times they send the product in glass bottles. I do not know which I will receive. I always ask for plastic to reduce shipping costs. Current ship costs reflect the type of container I have on hand.
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Robert Jordan
Vitamin C, 1000mg, 120 caps.
2620 Newcastle Dr
Carrollton, Tx 75007-1944
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