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Vitamin C’s popularity is undeniable—and so are its benefits! Vitamin C with Dihydroquercetin is a unique formulation that combines high-quality vitamin C with dihydroquercetin (a flavonoid antioxidant), which has been shown to boost vitamin C levels and aid your body in recycling vitamin C. When you’re ready to supercharge your daily vitamin C supplement, pick up a bottle of Vitamin C with Dihydroquercetin. Benefits at a Glance Natural Ways to Boost Vitamin C The benefits of vitamin C are well known to nutritional researchers. Since its isolation more than 80 years ago, thousands of research studies have shown that vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that scavenges free radicals, provides protection from oxidative stress, and delivers profound whole-body health benefits.1-8 It has been shown to: Vitamin C is an essential nutrient, meaning humans can’t create it internally. Instead, we must get all of our vitamin C from diet or supplements. Unfortunately, vitamin C is also water soluble, meaning that it’s quickly oxidized and released inside the body.
Until now, the best way to maintain optimal blood levels of vitamin C was to consume it multiple times throughout the day. Vitamin C with Dihydroquercetin solves this problem through the addition of the flavonoid antioxidant known as dihydroquercetin. This unique molecule has been shown to “supercharge” vitamin C by slowing down its oxidation and elimination from the body. The result is more stable and longer-lasting blood levels of vitamin C, plus the antioxidant benefits of dihydroquercetin itself.37-39 This synergistic relationship greatly enhances the efficacy of both molecules in the body’s organs and tissues.40-43 If you’re ready to supercharge your vitamin C program, add Vitamin C with Dihydroquercetin to your daily supplement regimen. You have no items in your shopping cart. Functions of Vitamin C Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and an antioxidant which lessens the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are destructive molecules capable of damaging the chemical structures of cells, proteins and DNA.
They are either produced naturally by the body as a result of biochemical reactions or formed as a reaction to an external source, such as tobacco smoke, radiation or other environmental pollutants. This accumulation of free radicals in the body over time contributes to the aging process. Vitamin C repairs cartilage as well as assisting in the maintenance of teeth, gums, bone and the production of collagen, an essential component in the development and maintenance of skin, blood vessels, tendons and ligaments. Through the formation of scar tissue, the vitamin contributes to the healing of wounds and lessens bruising. Vitamin C can also improve the body’s ability to absorb iron from plants. Sources of Vitamin C According to the National Library of Medicine and the US National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements, the best sources of vitamin C are fresh vegetables, especially: • red peppers and green peppers • leafy greens, such as turnip greens, kale, cabbage, chard, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower • tomatoes and tomato juice and fruits, including: • cantaloupe and watermelon • kiwifruit • strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and cranberries • mango, pineapple and papaya • citrus fruits and their juices, such as oranges and grapefruit.
The whole fruit, because it is fibrous, is preferable to juice, which might contain sugar or other additives. Grapefruit and its juice can interact with certain prescription drugs, including some statins and certain antihistamine, anti-arrhythmia and anti-anxiety drugs and transplant rejection drugs. Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide: A Resource for Educators and Communicators has excellent tips for using vegetables and fruit on a daily basis. How Much Vitamin C Is Necessary? Because the human body is unable to store vitamin C, a daily supply of the nutrient is essential for maintaining health. Any surplus is excreted in the urine. A deficiency in the vitamin can result in swollen joints, hair and tooth loss, skin bruising and the failure of wounds and sores to heal properly. Acute deficiency results in scurvy. In 2006, The US Institute of Medicine in partnership with Health Canada reviewed the role of vitamin C in the diet and recommended a daily intake of vitamin C by age and sex.
The recommended daily US and Canadian amounts increase by age from 15 mg at age 1 to 90 mg for males and 75 mg for females at age 70. Before beginning a supplementation regime, it`s important to consult with a health professional, because excessive amounts of vitamin C have the potential to interfere with the effectiveness of some prescription drugs. It can also affect tests for diabetes and the presence of blood in stools. Some individuals, particularly the elderly, may find it difficult to obtain an adequate supply in their diet. Pregnant women, burn victims, alcoholics, smokers, individuals recovering from surgery and chronic aspirin users may also require extra vitamin C. Taking a supplement daily may reduce the duration of colds, but it will not prevent a cold. Research suggests that the use of antioxidants by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy does not decrease the efficacy of the chemotherapy and may possibly result in lengthier survival times. However, additional research studies are essential to confirm this.