Vitamin C 1000 mg from Vitals contains a high dosage of ascorbic acid in tablet form. The product is supplemented with bioflavonoids from citrus and rosehip. Excellent as part of the daily basic supplementation. In periods with an increased need, more than one tablet per day can be taken temporarily.

Bioflavonoids
Bioflavonoids are water-soluble substances that are found together with vitamin C in fresh fruits and vegetables in particular. Bioflavonoids are considered synergists of vitamin C. They promote the bioavailability of vitamin C.

How Vitamin C Works
Vitamin C is perhaps the most mentioned vitamin, mainly known for its positive influence on resistance. And that is true, vitamin C helps the immune system, especially during times of heavy physical strain or in cold environments. But this vitamin is involved in many processes.

Vitamin C functions in the body as a water-soluble antioxidant and plays an important role as a free radical scavenger. It is part of a complex system of endogenous antioxidants, dietary antioxidants and antioxidant enzymes with mutual dependencies and interactions. In this capacity, it is involved in the protection of DNA, proteins and fats against oxidative damage and thus contributes to the maintenance of healthy cells and tissues. In addition, vitamin C is required as a coenzyme for three different enzymes that are involved in the production of collagen (the most common building block in the human body). Normal collagen formation is important for bones, cartilage, gums, skin, tendons and blood vessels, among other things.

Vitamin C is needed as a cofactor for dopamine beta-monooxygenase (DBM), the enzyme that converts dopamine into noradrenaline and adrenaline. Both function in the body as neurotransmitters and hormones, and thus vitamin C has a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system and contributes to normal psychological functioning. Vitamin C is essential for two enzymes that are involved in the production of carnitine, which is needed for the transport of long-chain fatty acids to the mitochondria for energy production.

In this way, vitamin C supports energy levels. It can also help with fatigue. There are also many people who do not get enough iron through their diet, especially women of childbearing age, pregnant women and (young) children. Vitamin C ensures that iron from food is better absorbed. This concerns non-heme iron, which is found in plant and animal foods. Vitamin C does not affect the absorption of heme iron, which is only found in animal products. Approximately 90% of the iron in food is non-heme iron. Only 10% consists of heme iron. As an electron donor, vitamin C can convert oxidized vitamin E back into the active, reduced form, which maintains the effect of vitamin E.

Humans cannot synthesize vitamin C themselves and are completely dependent on diet for their vitamin C supply.

Permitted health claims

• supports the immune system
• promotes resistance during and after physical exertion (such as sports) and in a cold environment with a daily intake of at least 200 mg in addition to the recommended daily intake of 80 mg
• contributes to normal energy metabolism
• helps to reduce fatigue
• has a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system
• contributes to normal psychological functioning
• contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative damage
• contributes to the formation of collagen
• supports good condition of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, skin, gums and teeth
• contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
• promotes the absorption of iron from food and increases iron levels in the blood

Ascorbic acid, bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose [cellulose gel]), citrus bioflavonoid complex, rosehip powder (Fructus cynosbati), anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, magnesium salts of fatty acids), glazing agent (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose).