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Why choose “food form” / “food state” vitamin C? “Food form” or “food state” simply means that that the product has been specially prepared to be as similar to real food as possible, which in turn means that the body can absorb and use the nutrients more easily. Our food form vitamin C supplement is a unique whole-food (food based) source of vitamin C - made up from some of Nature’s richest sources of this essential vitamin and antioxidant. It is packed full of: natural vitamins minerals antioxidants bioflavonoids pectins essential oils lycopene carotenoids plant sterols catechins polyphenolics and many other phytonutrients. Vitamin C is essential for the growth and repair of cells and for a strong immune system. Synthetic or “man-made” vitamin C (in the form of ascorbic acid and mineral acsorbates) may resemble vitamin C in chemical structure, but it is missing all of the essential and natural co-factors found in food state health food products. Our food form vitamin C complex combination is made up of natural food ingredients that are recognised and required by the body for maximum digestion, absorption and utilisation. This natural combination is also one of the few vitamin C products that: • Is NOT rapidly excreted from the body • Is NOT acidic - many people cannot tolerate acidic and citrus-based supplements, which may aggravate certain medical conditions • Has a high ratio of utilisation and retention (meaning that a lower daily dose is required) • Is suitable for young and old alike • Is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Understanding the ingredients Acerola cherry This cherry is known as a “superfruit” because of its exceptional nutritional values and naturally high levels of vitamin C. These little, red-coloured fruits possess an amazing array of vitamin and antioxidant power. Acerola cherries provide a naturally bioavailable (easily absorbed) and powerful source of vitamin C, which is fully utilised by the body, unlike man-made ascorbic acid which is sold as vitamin C. Researchers have identified nearly 150 nutritive constituents in Acerola cherries, which include bioflavonoids, proteins, mineral salts, iron, calcium and phosphorus. By comparison, 1 small Acerola cherry contains around 80mg vitamin C - this is 30 times the amount found in Oranges (of the same weight). This undoubtedly makes Acerola cherry one of the most nutritious fruits known to us. Parsley leaf (Petroselinum sativum) Parsley is a highly nutritious member of the umbelliferous vegetable family. It has many health benefits and has been used for hundreds of years as a natural remedy for many conditions and as a culinary herb. It contains a host of nutrients, such as vitamins A, C, E, bioflavonoids, iron, folic acid, volatile oils, coumarins, flavonoids and chlorophyll. Parsley contains more vitamin C than any other culinary vegetables, i.e. approximately three times as much as found in oranges and about the same amount as blackcurrants. It's iron content is also high - around twice as much as spinach! This plant is also a good source of manganese, calcium and potassium and it acts as an antioxidant. Parsley is one of the most important culinary herbs for providing vitamins – it is an immune system multivitamin and mineral complex all by itself. Blackcurrant This is yet another superfruit, due to its wide array of beneficial phytonutrients. In fact, during World War 2, the blackcurrant was used as a replacement for oranges and other fruits rich in vitamin C as they were hard to come by in the United Kingdom. Blackcurrant fruit is extraordinarily rich in vitamin C and far superior to navel oranges - containing more than three times the amount. It also contains a good amount of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin E. Blackcurrants are a great food for increasing energy and the seeds are rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Packed with antioxidants (anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol) and phytonutrients, a recent scientific study has revealed that the natural chemicals and compounds found in blackcurrants may help balance the impact that exercise can have on the body. Rose hip Rose hips are round, red fruits found on natural roses and are a great source of vitamin C, iron and bioflavonoids. There is as much vitamin C in a cup of rose hip pulp as in 40 oranges and it has an antioxidant potential even greater than that of blueberries! Bioflavonoids present in the pulp and the rind of the fruits exert a synergic action to vitamin C, enhancing its absorption by the body. Vitamins A, B1-3 and K are also present. Elderberry Elderberries contain more vitamin C than any other fruit except for blackcurrants and rose hips! Anthocyanins found in elderberries have more antioxidant capacity than either vitamin E or vitamin C. Elderberry anthocyanins support immune function by boosting the production of cytokines - proteins acting as messengers in the immune system to help regulate immune response. Elderberries are rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, B, and C, flavonoids and potassium. They are also said to be good as healthy heart support. In summary The unique combination of natural, vitamin-rich ingredients in our NaturaC provides you with an exceptionally effective, food state vitamin C, along with all of the healthy nutrients that ensure maximum absorption and nutritional utilisation. The selected nutrients work in perfect synergy within the human body. For this reason, they are more effective than synthetic vitamin C supplements, most of which are packed with unwanted fillers, binders, additives and colours. In many cases, these excipients can reduce absorption of the active ingredients and are potential allergens. Our fruit, berry and herb-filled food form vitamin C supplement is a great daily addition to your diet in order to help you maintain great health and vitality!

Natural food form Vitamin C - non-acidic and gentle

NaturaC - Food Form Vitamin C

60 capsules

• A food form supplement for maximum absorption and utilisation of nutrients • No synthetic ascorbic acid or other man- made chemicals - just as Nature intended • Derived from Acerola cherries, rose hip, blackcurrant, parsley leaf and elderberry • Gentle and non-acidic, unlike ascorbic acid • Packed full of beneficial bioflavonoids, vitamins, minerals and other phytonutrients

Ingredients per vegetable capsule: Acerola cherry 500mg (25% Vitamin C) Vegetable Cellulose 105mg Capsule Blackcurrant 108mg (from extract - 4:1) Rosehip 108mg (from extract - 4:1) Parsley leaf powder 50mg Elderberry extract 7mg (30% polyphenols) Microcrystalline cellulose Size 0 vegetable cellulose capsules Contains no: gluten, wheat, lactose, added sugar, additives, artificial colourings or yeast Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Take 1 - 3 capsules per day with or without food or as advised by your health practitioner. Can be combined with our other antioxidants, organic products and food form supplements, such as our Acai Berry Capsules, organic MAXvits SuperFoods, Organic GreeNourish Complete powder and Antarctic Krill Oil. Also check out our Health and Vitality Support Programme.

A natural and non-acidic source of vitamin C

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