Douglas Labs, Vitamin C Crystals 4000 mg, 8 oz
UPC Code: 310539821459
- Contains 100% pure, corn-free vitamin C
- Supports immune system
- Provides antioxidant protection
- Aids vascular system
- Gluten-free
Vitamin C Crystals contains 100% pure, corn-free vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in a powder.
Vitamin C is one of the essential nutrients that your body needs. It plays many different yet important roles in the healthy functioning of various body systems.
The reason it's so crucial that we ensure proper vitamin C intake is because our bodies can't produce it naturally. In addition vitamin C is considered an essential vitamin meaning that if our body doesn't have an adequate amount then we are putting our health at risk - we require it without exception in order to preserve our health. Therefore if we can't get it through our diets we need to get it from elsewhere; that's where Douglas Labs' Vitamin C Crystals comes in.
Douglas Labs has formulated Vitamin C Crystals a water-soluble form of vitamin C that can be added to a variety of drinks shakes or even just water.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has numerous biological functions. Foremost, it is essential for the synthesis of collagen and glycosaminoglycans which are the building materials of all connective tissues, such as skin, blood vessels, tendons, joint cartilage and bone. Vitamin C is the required coenzyme for two groups ofenzymes that catalyze the crosslinking of collagen fibers-lysyl hydroxylases and prolyl hydroxylases. As such, vitamin C is essential for normal wound healing and capillary health.
Vitamin C participates in the biosynthesis of carnitine and certain neurotransmitters.
Vitamin C is among the most powerful antioxidants in humans and animals. It is a water-soluble, chainbreaking antioxidant that reacts directly with superoxide, hydroxyl radicals, and singlet oxygen. Laboratory studies show that vitamin C completely protects fatty acids in plasma and LDL againstatherogenic peroxidative damage. In addition, vitamin C interacts with glutathione and alpha-lipoic acid, and regenerates vitamin E.
The antioxidant functions of vitamin C appear to have clinical significance in providing protection from free radical damage to the eyes, lungs, blood and the immune system.
Vitamin C is absorbed in the small intestine by a sodium-dependent transport process that is intake dependent. At normal dietary intakes of 60 to 100 mg, up to 80 or 90% of the vitamin C is absorbed. At higher intakes, absorption becomes less efficient. Absorption efficiency and vitamin C utilization may be greatly enhanced during conditions of physiological stress, such as trauma or infection. Maximal absorption is attained by the ingestion of several doses spaced throughout the day rather than in one, larger dose.
Douglas Labs' Vitamin C Crystals may also increase the absorption of iron in addition to possibly helping the proper function of our cardiovascular system.
Packaging
8 oz
Suggested Use
Adults take 1 teaspoon daily or as directed by your healthcare professional. Mix with water or juice.
Ingredients
| Supplement Facts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon (approx. 4 g) | ||||
| Servings Per Container: approx. 57 | ||||
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |||
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) |
4000 mg | 6,667% | ||
| *Daily Value Not Established. | ||||
About Douglas Labs
For more than 50 years Douglas Laboratories has been at the forefront of the nutritional health industry, product researching, developing and manufacturing superior-quality, science-based dietary supplements to help people improve their health. Douglas Laboratories is proud to offer one of the largest and most innovative selections of premium products in a comprehensive range of forms manufactured in GMP-compliant, state-of-the-art facilities. Douglas Labs produces its nutritional supplements at GMP-Compliant facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which include 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing, ISO accredited in-house laboratories, and bottling and packaging capabilities. Douglas Laboratories is a wholly own subsidiary of Atrium Innovations Inc., a globally recognized leader in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative, science-based dietary supplements available mainly through healthcare practitioners and health food and specialized stores. Atrium Innovations has over 1,100 employees and operates seven manufacturing facilities.
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Safety
Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Keep out of reach of children. Please consult your health care provider if currently under care or treatment. Do not exceed recommended serving. See product packaging for additional safety information.
Disclaimer
Individual results may vary. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The statements on this website and all affiliates have not been evaluated by the FDA. Advice on treatment or care of an individual patient should be obtained through consultation with a trained health care practitioner.