Bio C Gel (Enhanced Vit. C) 500mg - 180 + 30 Softgels FREE

Bio C Gel (Enhanced Vit. C) 500mg - 180 + 30 Softgels FREE

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BioCgel from Natural Factors combines the preferred form of vitamin C - ph neutral, buffered calcium ascorbate - with BerryRich, a proprietary whole fruit blend that provides antioxidant support. Calcium ascorbate is a non-acidic form of vitamin C that is gentle on the stomach and does not cause digestive problems. Providing 500mg of Vitamin C and 60mg of Calcium, Natural Factors BioCgel comes in an easy to take softgel. [SOFTGELS]

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Each softgel contains:
500mg
Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate)
50mg
BerryRich ORAC 3000
4mg
Proprietary fruit blend of:
grape (Vitis vinifera), pomegranate (Punica granatum), strawberry (Fragaria vesca), cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum), raspberry (Rubus idaeus), bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus). Citrus bioflavonoids (Citrus sinensis) (peel)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Softgel: gelatin, gylcerin, purified water, orange colour (maltodextrin, annatto,turmeric, silica), titanium dioxide Medium chain triglycerides, lecithin, yellow beeswax

Format

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210 Softgels

Dosage

3 softgels daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Keep out of reach of children.

Important Information

See additional information below for cautions.

Highlights
  • Gentle on the stomach
  • Highly bioavailable
  • Promotes healthy aging
  • Potent antioxidant
  • Supports a healthy heart
  • Provides cold and flu prevention
  • Powerful stress support

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Based in British Columbia, Natural Factors Canada is one of the largest manufacturers of nutritional products in North America. Natural Factor Supplements origins reach back to the 1950s, & right from day one, they've been fully committed to making products right. Today, Natural Factors vitamins brings you tested and true products like Acidophilus and Bifidus, Ultimate Multi Probiotics, RX Omega-3, Theracurmin, PGX Daily, Whey Factors Protein and Oil of Oregano all of which you can BUY right here at National Nutrition.ca.

BioCgel liquid vitamin C and more!
BioCgel High Absorption Ascorbate C

Natural vitamin C is found in many fruits and vegetables and is always accompanied by flavonoids and other beneficial phytonutrients involved in the growth and repair of tissues. Natural Factors BioCgel combines 500 mg of the preferred form of vitamin C pH-neutral, non-acidic, buffered calcium ascorbate with 50 mg of BerryRich, an ORAC-rich whole fruit blend of grape, pomegranate, strawberry, cranberry, blueberry, raspberry, and bilberry. This synergistic combination goes beyond "just vitamin C" by providing a stomach-gentle vitamin C with concentrated fruit antioxidants that have been shown to slow aging, protect cellular health and reduce the risk for serious diseases.

Natural Factors BioCgel is a fast-acting, high-absorption, liquid vitamin C in an easy-to swallow softgel. It combines 500 mg of the preferred form of vitamin C pH neutral, buffered calcium ascorbate with 50 mg of BerryRich, an ORAC-rich, proprietary whole fruit blend. The naturally-occurring bioflavonoids and antioxidants found in this fruit blend emulate the way vitamin C complexes are found in nature all in a convenient softgel.

Most vitamin C supplements are in the form of ascorbic acid which can cause gastrointestinal problems, such as abdominal pain or diarrhea, in people with sensitive digestive systems. BioCgel provides a synergistic combination that goes beyond "just vitamin C" by providing a stomach-gentle vitamin C with concentrated fruit antioxidants that have been shown to slow aging, protect cellular health, and reduce the risk for serious and chronic diseases.

High absorption ascorbate C


  • Powerful antioxidant protection

  • Synergistic combination of 500 mg of calcium ascorbate with extra strength fruit bioflavonoids

  • Synergistic combination of 500 mg of calcium ascorbate and 50 mg of BerryRich an ORAC-rich whole fruit blend containing grape, pomegranate, strawberry, cranberry, blueberry, raspberry, and bilberry

  • The most easily-absorbed form of vitamin C

  • Gentle on the stomach non-acidic and pH neutral

  • Calcium ascorbate is the most easily absorbed form of vitamin C

  • Convenient softgels that are easier to digest

  • Synergistic combination of 500 mg of calcium ascorbate and 50 mg of BerryRich, an ORAC-rich whole fruit blend. Easily absorbed, gentle on the stomach, and non-acidic.




Vitamin C is a water-soluble compound that cannot be produced by the human body. It is a requirement in the daily diet for good overall health. Vitamin C is considered the top healthy aging and longevity vitamin by many researchers, is an important antioxidant vitamin involved in the growth and repair of all tissues of the body, wound healing, and the health of connective tissues, bones, cartilage, teeth and gums. Vitamin C is also involved in lipid and vitamin metabolism, biosynthesis of neurotransmitters, immune function, eye health and proper circulatory system health.

Alarmingly, one out of every four North Americans does not even get the bare minimum RDA for vitamin C needed to perform basic cellular functions. In one study, 70% of ailing elderly people had white blood cells deficient in vitamin C.

Most of the vitamin C supplements available are in the ascorbic acid form. Although this form can be readily absorbed by most people, it can cause gastrointestinal problems, such as abdominal pain or diarrhea for those with a sensitive stomach. This can make vitamin C less effective and bioavailable. Bioavailability refers to the degree in which a nutrient (or drug) becomes available to the target tissue after it has been administered. Mineral salts of ascorbic acid (mineral ascorbates) are buffered, and therefore, less acidic. Because of this, mineral ascorbates are often recommended to people who experience gastrointestinal problems with plain ascorbic acid. When mineral salts of ascorbic acid are taken, both the ascorbic acid and the mineral appear to be well absorbed.

BerryRich is also included in this formula. It is an ORAC-rich, full-spectrum antioxidant blend from berries and other fruits including: grape, pomegranate, strawberry, cranberry, blueberry, raspberry, and bilberry. All of these foods are rich in vitamin C, flavonoids and other beneficial phytonutrients that have been shown to slow aging, protect cellular health and reduce risk for serious and chronic diseases.

Benefits


  • Gentle on the stomach

  • Highly bioavailable

  • Promotes healthy aging

  • Potent antioxidant

  • Supports a healthy heart

  • Provides cold and flu prevention

  • Powerful stress support

  • Protects cells against damage that can lead to disease

  • Asthma and bronchitis prevention

  • Supports healthy eye function and offers cataract prevention

  • Male fertility protection




A TOP VITAMIN FOR OVERALL HEALTH
Vitamin C, considered the top healthy aging and longevity vitamin by many researchers, is an important antioxidant involved in the growth and repair of all tissues of the body, wound healing, and the health of connective tissues, bones, cartilage, teeth and gums. Vitamin C is also involved in lipid and vitamin metabolism, the biosynthesis of neuro-trans- mitters, immune function, eye health and a healthy circu- latory system. It is an essential water-soluble compound that cannot be produced by the body and must therefore be obtained through diet.

Alarmingly, one out of four North Americans does not even get the bare minimum of vitamin C needed to perform basic cellular functions. In one study, 70% of ailing elderly people had white blood cells deficient in vitamin C (Carper).

The scientific name of vitamin C, ascorbic acid, is derived from the Latin name for scurvy, scorbutus. Scurvy is a terrible deficiency disease that results from prolonged, insufficient intake of vitamin C, and may be fatal if left untreated. In modern times, extreme vitamin C deficiency diseases are rare, but in the past they were a major problem during long sea voyages and in winter, when there were few sources of vitamin C.

Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis. Normal colla- gen synthesis depends on the hydroxylation of proline and lysine residues in the endoplasmic reticulum. The enzymes that catalyze the hydroxylation require ascorbic acid to function correctly. Without ascorbic acid, normal collagen synthesis cannot take place, and tissues become weakened with potentially fatal results.

BIOAVAILABLE AND STOMACH GENTLE
Most vitamin C supplements are in the form of ascorbic acid. Although this form can be readily absorbed by most people, it can cause gastrointestinal problems, such as ab- dominal pain or diarrhea, amongst those with sensitive digestive systems, rendering it less efficacious and bioavail- able. Bioavailability refers to the degree to which a nutrient (or drug) becomes available to the target tissue after it has been consumed. Mineral salts of ascorbic acid (mineral ascorbates) are buffered, and therefore less acidic. They are often recommended to people who experience gastrointes- tinal problems with plain ascorbic acid. When mineral salts of ascorbic acid are taken, both the ascorbic acid and the mineral appear to be well-absorbed.

Natural Factors BioCgel combines 500 mg of the preferred form of vitamin C pH neutral, buffered calcium ascorbate with 50 mg of BerryRichTM, a proprietary whole fruit blend that is a source of naturally-occurring bioflavonoids and antioxidants. Bioflavonoids, or flavonoids, are poly- phenolic compounds found in plants. Vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits, are often rich sources of flavonoids as well. The effect of bioflavonoids on the bioavailability of vitamin C has been examined in 2 pub- lished studies. One small study found that 500 mg of vitamin C given in a natural citrus extract containing bioflavonoids, proteins, and carbohydrates, was more slow- ly absorbed and 35% more bioavailable than vitamin C alone, based on plasma levels of vitamin C over time and 24-hour urinary excretion of vitamin C (Vinson, et al). BioCgel's formulation is complemented by 4 mg of sweet orange peel (Citrus sinensis), a rich source of citrus biofla- vonoids, long considered to be vitamin C co-factors by the discoverer of vitamin C, Nobel Prize winner Albert Szent- Gyrgyi. Like vitamin C, citrus bioflavonoids have a broad spectrum of biological action including antioxidant, vascular wall strengthening and support optimal cell grwoth.

BERRYRICH PROVIDES IMPORTANT CO-FACTORS
Natural vitamin C is found in many fruits and vegetables and is always accompanied by flavonoids and other bene- ficial phytonutrients that are also important antioxidants involved in the growth and repair of tissues. BerryRich is a high-ORAC, full-spectrum antioxidant blend of fruit concentrates including: grape (Vitis vinifera), pomegranate (Punica granatum), strawberry (Fragaria vesca), cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum), raspberry (Rubus idaeus), and bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus). These fruits are all rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other beneficial phytonutrients that have been shown to slow aging, protect cellular health and reduce the risk of serious and chronic diseases (Aviram, et al).

THE BENEFITS OF VITAMIN C


  • Healthy aging

  • Antioxidant protection

  • Heart health maintenance

  • Cold & flu protection

  • Stress Management

  • Supports optimal cell growth

  • Asthma and bronchitis prevention

  • Cataract prevention

  • Healthy sperm maintenance




VITAMIN C FOR VASCULAR HEALTH
According to UCLA researcher, Dr. James Enstrom, "A 35-year-old man who eats vitamin C-rich foods and takes vitamin C supplements will slash his chance of heart disease death by two-thirds and live 6.3 years longer" (Carper). More recent studies confirm these findings.

One clinical study found that heart bypass patients taking 2 g of vitamin C on the night before surgery and 1 gram twice daily for 5 days after surgery, as an adjunct to beta-blockers, significant- ly prevented postoperative atrial fibril- lation (heart attack). The researchers concluded that vitamin C, in addition to being well-tolerated and relatively safe, is effective (Eslami, et al).

VITAMIN C FOR IMMUNE SYSTEM HEALTH
Many studies show that vitamin C concentrations in the plasma and leukocytes rapidly decline during infections and stress. They also report that supplementation with vitamin C improves components of the human immune system such as antimicrobial and natural killer cell activities, lymphocyte proliferation, chemotaxis, and delayed-type hypersensitivity. A large number of randomized, controlled- intervention trials with intakes of up to 1 g of vitamin C document that adequate vitamin C ameliorates symptoms and shortens the duration of respiratory tract infections including the common cold (Wintergerst, et al). Furthermore, vitamin C and zinc reduce the incidence and improve the outcome of pneumonia, malaria, and diarrhea infections, especially in child- ren in developing countries.

Studies have shown that taking 5 g of vitamin C daily raises immunity through increasing the production of lymphocytes white blood cells that fight pathogenic bacteria and viruses that may invade the body (Carper). Vitamin C also boosts immune system function by increasing glutathione levels in the body. 500 milligrams of vitamin C a day, as found in one softgel of BioCgel, boosted glutathione in red blood cells by 50%.

VITAMIN C FOR CELLULAR PROTECTION
Jean Carper, in her best-selling book, Stop Aging Now, notes that over 120 studies identify vitamin C as a powerful cell supporting vitamin. "Consistently, people who take in the most vitamin C are only half as likely as the skimpiest vitamin C eaters to develop cell growth, in particular cell growths in the stomach, esophagus, pancreas and oral cavity, and possibly cervix, rectum and breast, according to analyses by Gladys Brock, PhD, cancer epidemiologist at the University of California, Berkeley". Dr. Brock takes 2-3 g of vitamin C every day.

Contraindications



  • Vitamin C may increase the absorption of aluminum from aluminum-containing antacids such as ALternaGEL, Amphojel, Basaljel, Nephrox, Maalox, and Mylanta. Take vitamin C at least 2 hours before or after taking one of these products.





  • Certain medicines, such as antibiotics, blood thinners and aspirin may interact with vitamin C. Consult your health care practitioner prior to use if you are on any medications. Some interactions may increase the need for vitamin C, other interactions may be negative.





  • As this product may contain citrus bioflavonoids, there is one caution: bioflavonoids are non-toxic so drug interactions are virtually unknown; however, citrus bioflavonoids contain grapefruit flavonoids that may interact with certain medications. The reason that grapefruit is problematic with certain drugs is that it contains high levels of a flavonoid (plant pigment) called naringin. This substance reduces the activity of a group of P450 enzymes known as CYP3A enzymes.





  • Your body uses these enzymes to break down certain drugs, such as calcium channel blockers (used in the treatment of high blood pressure), sedatives (for example, midazolam), cyclosporin (an immune suppressant given to people who have received organ transplants) and statins (lipid-lowering drugs). If the drugs are not metabolized, they remain in the body in higher concentrations, increasing the risk of unwanted toxic effects. If taking these drugs, be aware of this effect and consult your health care practitioner.




Additional Information

Children: Suitable for children at one-half to the full recommended adult dose.

Pregnancy and Nursing: Suitable for pregnant and lactating women.

Seniors: No special precautions known.
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