Vitamin C Gummies (Natural Orange) - 100 Gummies

Vitamin C Gummies provide 125 mg of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) per gummy and are suitable for ages 4 and up as a delicious option to help meet daily vitamin C requirements. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient in the body and a cofactor for numerous biosynthetic and gene regulatory enzymes. Risk factors for low Vitamin C include lifestyle-related factors such as an unbalanced diet and periods of excessive physical or psychological stress. Vitamin C is a highly effective antioxidant due to its ability to readily donate electrons, offering protection from damage by oxidants generated during normal cell metabolism and through exposure to toxins and pollutants (e.g. cigarette smoke). Other benefits of vitamin C include support for wound healing, connective tissue formation, collagen formation and immune health. Vitamin C Gummies are delicious, natural orange flavoured gummies with no artificial flavours or colours, and less than 0.5 g total sugars per gummy. With just one delicious gummy daily, this formula helps prevent vitamin C deficiency, provides a source of antioxidants, and supports immune health. Vitamin C Gummies are ideal for anyone 4 years and older who have difficulty or dislike swallowing capsules.

• Offers 125 mg of vitamin C as ascorbic acid per gummy


• Helps support the immune system


• Source of antioxidant for the maintenance of good health and protection against oxidative damage caused by free radicals


• Contains no artificial colours or flavours, and less than 0.5 g total sugars per gummy


• Delicious natural orange flavour

Vitamin C
By: Naturopathic Doctor ( N.D.)
Vitamin C is known for its ability to enhance immune function, but its real strength lies in tissue – supporting the growth and repair of tissues all over the body ...

The Basics
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is not stored within the body. Humans cannot manufacture their own vitamin C, either, meaning it must be taken in through diet and supplementation. Vitamin C is the most widely used supplement. It is recommended that vitamin C be taken in divided doses throughout the day, as excess is lost in urine within a few hours of ingestion. Vitamin C can be found in an abundant number of fruits and vegetables.
Citrus fruits, cantaloupe, berries, mango, papaya, pineapple, leafy greens, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, red and green peppers, tomato/tomato juice and squash are all rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C is sensitive to heat, so it is recommended to eat these foods raw or only lightly cooked.

Deficiency
Severe vitamin C deficiency is rare, but low vitamin C levels are more and more common. Signs and symptoms include poor wound healing, easy bruising, nose bleeds, rough/dry/scaly skin, and dry, splitting hair, gingivitis and decreased immunity. These symptoms can get quite severe, with extreme deficiency known as scurvy. Cigarette smoking can seriously lower vitamin C levels. These individuals must compensate through diet or supplementation. Stress, physical and mental/emotional, can also deplete vitamin C levels, as can some medications, including Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatories (NSAID's).