Name

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Action

A water soluble and one of the most well known vitamins and anti-oxidants. Body Effects: Increased resistance to infection, iron absorption, control of blood cholesterol, anti-stress & anti-histamine effect. For healthy tissues of blood vessels, bones, skin, teeth, gums, cartilage and collagen. Health of spleen and reproductive organs. A deficiency may lead to poor resistance to infections, weakness, anaemia, muscle degeneration, fatigue, irritability, scurvey.

Uses

For Overall Health Maintenance / to support a healthy immune system.

Food Source

Citrus fruits (fresh), vegetables (fresh), some herbs e.g. Burdock Seeds, Chillies, Elderberries, Horseradish, Marigold, Oregano, Rosehips, Paprika, Watercress.

Found In

CELLULoss, MAXvits, CHILDvits, FATSorber, MENOstage, SUGARnorm

The data found on these information pages is independent and has been kindly supplied by courtesy of Mr. Thomas Bartram, Fellow, The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Quotes from ‘Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine’.
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