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Vitamin C Plus Calcium, 60 caplets
Sale Price $6.00
Ultimate Nutrition's Vitamin C Plus
Calcium contains
1000 mg of premium calcium ascorbate per caplet This buffered form of Vitamin C
is gentler on the stomach.
Antioxidants are a group of vitamins,
minerals, nutrients and other compounds that the body needs to scavenge free
radicals. Antioxidants work together in the body to maintain health and vitality
throughout our life spans. They accomplish this by neutralizing free radicals,
which can cause serious damage to the living cell, including the DNA.
The body generates free radicals in the
normal course of energy production and in cases of environmental assault, such
as bacterial or viral infections. Infections trigger the production of free
radicals to rid the body of the invading microorganisms. Free radicals are also
produced in the case of intense exercise and endurance training when the energy
requirement of the body is particularly high. Thus, a certain level of free
radicals is not only always present in the body but it is also essential to
support normal metabolism. It is when the body cannot neutralize free radical
production, which is also termed as oxidative load, that free radicals begin to
exact a stiff toll on the body. In fact, free radicals are known to contribute
to a variety of chronic or age-related diseases.
Antioxidants control oxidative stress
and, as such, can make the difference between health and disease as well as how
fast or well the body ages. A diet rich in antioxidants and intake of
antioxidant supplement can ensure healthier and longer life.
The health benefits
of vitamin C are abundant and varied, but it's probably best known as a cell
protector, immunity booster, and powerful antioxidant.
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The body's ligaments,
tendons, and collagen (a protein found in connective tissues) rely on the
presence of vitamin C to stay strong and healthy.
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Like all antioxidants, vitamin
C counters the effects of cell-damaging molecules called free radicals. As an
added benefit, it even helps the body recycle other antioxidants.
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Vitamin C
helps the body to repair and maintain itself by reinforcing cell walls and
helping to strengthen tiny blood vessels called capillaries.
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It further
accelerates healing by inhibiting inflammation.
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Ultimate Nutrition's Vitamin C Plus
Calcium uses a buffered form of Vitamin C for a gentler effect on the
stomach.
Bodies need extra boosts of Vitamin C during times of
stress such as excessive physical activities and illness. Ultimate
Nutrition's Vitamin C Plus Calcium offers supplement users a healthy dose of
Vitamin C. It is a high quality source for the antioxidant effects, tissue
mending attributes and wound healing properties.
This product does not contain any
starch, wax, preservatives, yeast, artificial color or flavor.
SELECTED REFERENCES
Balentine, J., Pathology of Oxygen Toxicity, New York: Academic Press, 1982
Halliwell, B., Free Radicals and Antioxidants: A Personal View, Nutr. Rev.: 52,
253, 1994
Halliwell et al., Free Radicals, Antioxidants and Human Disease: Where Are We
Now?, J. Lab. Clin. Med.: 119, 598, 1996
Williams, R., Zinc: What Is Its Role in Biology, Endeavor: 8, 65, 1989
Combs, G. & Combs, S., The Role of Selenium in Nutrition, Orlando, Florida:
Academic Press, 1986.
| Supplement Facts |
Serving Size: 1 caplet
Servings per container: 60 |
| |
Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value |
| Vitamin
C (as calcium ascorbate) |
826 mg |
1377% |
| Calcium (as
calcium ascorbate) |
94 mg |
9% |
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Other ingredients: Microcrystalline
cellulose, stearic acid, silica, magnesium stearate and pharmaceutical
glaze. |
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Suggested Use:
As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily or as
directed by a licensed health care professional.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is a Free Radical?
In the structure of atoms and molecules, electrons usually associate in pairs.
When an atom or a molecule that contains one or more unpaired electron, it is
classified as a free radical.
2. What Free Radicals Are Made in the Human Body?
The most commonly known free radical produced in the body is the superoxide
radical. When the superoxide radical is scavenged, under certain circumstances,
the body also produces hydroxyl radical. This viciously reactive radical, once
generated, is practically indestructible. It triggers a chain reaction of free
radical generation destroying cell membranes, proteins in the cell, and damaging
DNA.
3. Do Free Radicals Delay the Aging Process?
One of the aging theories holds that free radicals induce and accelerate the
aging process. Whether antioxidants delay or retard the aging process remains to
be experimentally shown. Research efforts in this are being carried out in a
number of laboratories.
Warning: These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent
any disease. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any
diet or exercise program. Some of these products are not recommended for
individuals under the age of 18.
