Description
Ester-C ® provides 24 hour immune support and decreases the duration & severity of common cold symptoms. Made from a non-acidic, researched form of Vitamin C that supports natural immunity.
Ester-C ® is a researched form of Vitamin C that supports immune system health. This unique form of Vitamin C may lead to a more sustained retention of Vitamin C in the white blood cells than ascorbic acid in non smokers. It is a non-acidic form of Vitamin C and may be better tolerated than standard Vitamin C in people who are sensitive to acidic foods. Vitamin C is essential for the proper function of the immune system and decreases the duration and severity of common cold symptoms when taken regularly.
- Provides 24 hour immune support
- Decreases the duration and severity of common cold symptoms
- Is an Antioxidant
Vitamin C and immune system function
The immune system consists of a complex array of organs and cells that work together to help defend the body against infections and certain other health problems.
Vitamin C provides nutritional support for the healthy functioning of the immune system. When illness is present, vitamin C also supports the immune system in fighting it.
Antioxidant properties of vitamin C and zinc
As an antioxidant Vitamin C reduces the formation of free radicals in the body, which may occur as a result of normal cellular metabolism or environmental exposure (e.g. pollution exposure).
Vitamin C and collagen
Vitamin C is required by the body to support the manufacture of collagen, a form of connective tissue.
Along with zinc, vitamin C also supports the body’s wound healing capacity.
