AOR ASCORBIC ACID 1000 MG 100 VCAPS Vitamin C is a factor in the normal development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth, and gums. Ascorbic acid is also an excellent antioxidant.
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AOR C+BIOFLAVANOIDS 100 CAPS C+ Bioflavonoids contains pure vitamin C with the synergistic action of citrus bioflavonoids, rich in eriocitrin, hesperidin, neohesperidin, and other flavonols, flavanones, and flavones and their glycosides. Bioflavonoids synergistically support the functions of vitamin C, "recharging" oxidized ascorbate and apparently assisting in the maintenance of capillaries, as well as being potent phenolic antioxidants in their own right.
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AOR ORTHO ADAPT 90 CAPS Ortho-Adapt is our premier adaptogenic formula. Includes porcine adrenal tissue and cortex to provide needed peptides and cofactors, along with Pantethine (the "activated" form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)), and botanical adaptogens. Supports the body's ability to respond to stress with balanced, proactive energy ("stage of resistance" or adaptogenic phase) rather than alarm or exhaustion. Also available in a vegetarian formula.
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AOR TLC 3.0 240 G TLC 3.0 is formulated based on the research of Linus Pauling and Matthias Rath into the role of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] in cardiovascular health, and the evolutionary relationship between Lp(a) and vitamin C. Lysine and proline beneficially alter the binding properties of Lp(a).
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EMERGEN-C ACAI BERRY BOX 30 PACKETS Açaí (ah-sigh-EE) is tough to pronounce but so easy to love. That's because Emergen-C® Açaí is loaded with antioxidant power, making it as beneficial as it is delicious.
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EMERGEN-C BLUE BOX 30 PACKETS Water is essential to life and to Emergen-C. Naturally, we believe in protecting this vital resource. Introducing Emergen-C BLUE™, the deliciously fizzy vitamin drink that boosts energy, improves health,* and champions clean water efforts. Whether you're charging a 15-foot wave in Hilo, Hawaii or enjoying a cold glass of agua in Paducah, Kentucky, clean water benefits all. That's why a perce...more >>>
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EMERGEN-C CRANBERRY 36 PACKETS When you find out where cranberries come from, you have to ask yourself, "how could something that grows in a bog be so good?". Boggles the mind! 7 mineral ascorbates deliver 1,000 mg of Vitamin C in a non-acidic formula that revs up your immune system. Tons of B Vitamins give you natural, non-caffeinated energy. And Alacer adds 32 active mineral complexes, anitoxidants and other micronutrients to help you really feel the good.
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EMERGEN-C CRANBERRY POMEGRANATE BOX 30 PACKETS Mix up a packet of superfruit-powered Cranberry Pomegranate Emergen-C and watch it fizz. A little tangy, a little sweet, and a whole lotta fruity fun.
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EMERGEN-C ELECTRO MIX BOX 30 PACKETS Want to replenish and rehydrate during or after a workout, but don't want all the artificial ingredients and sugar in sports drinks? ElectroMIX™ supplies the electrolytes your body needs, including potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese and chromium. That's it. Pour a packet into 1 liter of water and turn it into pure sports water with just a hint of natural lime.
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EMERGEN-C LEMON LIME 36 PACKETS Emergen-C Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime is the original. Emergen-C fizzes in water to furnish 1,000 mg of Vitamin C with 32 different mineral complexes plus B Vitamins. Sweetened with Fructose for Quick Energy with Staying Power.
Emergen-C is built on seven mineral ascorbates. These mineral ascorbates of potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sodium, chromium & zinc provide your body with 1,000mg o...more >>>
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EMERGEN-C PINK LEMONADE 36 PACKETS The color pink carries many connotations. Power, strength, and energy aren't usually among them. Until now. This delicious Emergen-C® Pink Lemonade is loaded with 24 nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants that boost your immunity, increase your metabolic function and ignite your energy level* - without caffeine.
Emergen-C Pink is also bringing the power of positive change. 50% of all profits...more >>>
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EMERGEN-C RASPBERRY 36 PACKETS Emergen-C Raspberry, Raspberry Emergen-C fizzes in water to furnish 1,000 mg of Vitamin C with 32 different mineral complexes plus B Vitamins. Sweetened with Fructose for Quick Energy with Staying Power.
Emergen-C is built on seven mineral ascorbates. These mineral ascorbates of potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sodium, chromium & zinc provide your body with 1,000mg of vital, life susta...more >>>
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EMERGEN-C SUPER ORANGE 36 PACKETS Emergen-C Super Orange, Super Orange Emergen-C fizzes in water to furnish 1,000 mg of Vitamin C with 32 different mineral complexes plus B Vitamins. Sweetened with Fructose for Quick Energy with Staying Power.
Emergen-C is built on seven mineral ascorbates. These mineral ascorbates of potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sodium, chromium & zinc provide your body with 1,000mg of vital, life...more >>>
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EMERGEN-C TANGERINE 36 PACKETS Emergen-C Tangerine, Tangerine Emergen-C fizzes in water to furnish 1,000 mg of Vitamin C with 32 different mineral complexes plus B Vitamins. Sweetened with Fructose for Quick Energy with Staying Power.
Emergen-C is built on seven mineral ascorbates. These mineral ascorbates of potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sodium, chromium & zinc provide your body with 1,000mg of vital, life susta...more >>>
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EMERGEN-C TROPICAL 30 PACKETS Yeah, yeah, yeah. Anything tropical has to be good. How about that miserable heat and humidity? This is the perfect antidote. Exotic and refreshingly delicious.
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GARDEN OF LIFE PERFECT FOOD 300 CAPS Nearly every major health organization recommends eating five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day to maintain health. Yet, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, less than nine percent of American adults consume the recommended number of servings.
One way to make sure you are receiving the nutritional benefits of multiple servings of fruits and vegetables is through gree...more >>>
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GARDEN OF LIFE PERFECT FOOD SUPER GREEN FORMULA 300 G Nearly every major health organization recommends eating five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day to maintain health. Yet, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, less than nine percent of American adults consume the recommended number of servings.
One way to make sure you are receiving the nutritional benefits of multiple servings of fruits and vegetables is through gree...more >>>
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GARDEN OF LIFE PERFECT FOOD SUPER GREEN FORMULA 600 G Nearly every major health organization recommends eating five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day to maintain health. Yet, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, less than nine percent of American adults consume the recommended number of servings.
One way to make sure you are receiving the nutritional benefits of multiple servings of fruits and vegetables is through gree...more >>>
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HEALTH MATTERS CAMU C 500 MG 90 CAPS Camu C Camu Camu (Myrciaria Dubia) is a low-growing shrub found throughout the Amazon Rainforest, mainly in swampy or flooded areas. The plants bear round orange-colored fruit which have recently attracted world-wide attention.
For years the scientific community has known that camu camu berries provide the richest and most bio-available source of vitamin C on the planet. However, their availabi...more >>>
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LIFE EXTENSION ASCORBYL PALMITATE 500 MG 100 CAPS Ascorbyl palmitate (AP) is a bioactive, fat-soluble form of vitamin C that can reach tissue areas ascorbic acid cannot. Even though this form is purely synthetic and is not found in nature, it has been shown to be beneficial for protecting the lipid areas of the body from peroxidation. The lipophilic AP is able to cross biological barriers and satisfies the tissue demand for ascorbate better than ...more >>>
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LIFE EXTENSION ASCORBYL PALMITATE POWDER 100 G Ascorbyl palmitate (AP) is a bioactive, fat-soluble form of vitamin C that can reach tissue areas ascorbic acid cannot. Even though this form is purely synthetic and is not found in nature, it has been shown to be beneficial for protecting the lipid areas of the body from peroxidation. The lipophilic AP is able to cross biological barriers and satisfies the tissue demand for ascorbate better than ...more >>>
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LIFE EXTENSION BUFFERED VITAMIN C 454 G Vitamin C, ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble substance found in citrus fruits and green vegetables. It is an important antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals and fights oxidative stress, both of which threaten the immune system. In fact, a major immune-supporting activity of vitamin C is boosting glutathione levels in human lymphocytes, cells that make up about 25% of all white cell...more >>>
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LIFE EXTENSION CALCIUM ASCORBATE POWDER 300 G Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a white, crystalline, water-soluble substance found in citrus fruits and green vegetables. As an antioxidant, vitamin C scavenges free radicals in the body and protects tissues from oxidative stress. Vitamin C also promotes the absorption of iron, while preventing its oxidation. Vitamin C is a vital co-factor to the formation of collagen, the connective tissue that ...more >>>
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LIFE EXTENSION GLUTATHIONE, CYSTEINE & C 100 CAPS L-cysteine is a conditionally essential amino acid, one of only three sulfur-containing amino acids, the others being taurine (which can be produced from L-cysteine) and L-methionine from which L-cysteine can be produced in the body by a multi-step process. Cysteine plays a role in the sulfation cycle, acting as a sulfur donor in phase II detoxification and as a methyl donor in the conversion of h...more >>>
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LIFE EXTENSION VITAMIN C W/ DIHYHROQUERCETIN 1000 MG 250 TABS Vitamin C, ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble substance found in citrus fruits and green vegetables. An important antioxidant, vitamin C protects the body from free radicals and fights oxidative stress, both of which threaten the immune system. In fact, a major immune-supporting activity of vitamin C is boosting glutathione levels in human lympho-cytes, cells that make up about 25% of all white blo...more >>>
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NAKA VITAMIN C 1000 MG 180 TABS Naka's Time Release, 1000mg, Vitamin C provides you with all the health benefits of Vitamin C and the added benefits of Rose Hips & Citrus Bioflavonoids. According to the American Botanical Council, Rose Hips is known for its therapeutical uses in the treatment of stomach colds and convulsive cough. Citrus Bioflavonoids, natural substances found in the peels of citrus fruits, possess the propertie...more >>>
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NATURAL FACTORS VITAMIN C 1000 MG 180 TABS In addition to a powerful dose of vitamin C's powerful antioxidant and infection-fighting properties, this product contains added bioflavonoids. These plant components are known to improve circulation, memory and varicose veins, and to reduce high blood pressure and risk of stroke.
Vitamin C is necessary to maintaining all collagen structures, thereby promoting wound repair, strong bones and te...more >>>
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NATURAL FACTORS VITAMIN C 1000 MG 180 TABS In addition to a powerful dose of vitamin C's powerful antioxidant and infection-fighting properties, this product contains added bioflavonoids. These plant components are known to improve circulation, memory and varicose veins, and to reduce high blood pressure and risk of stroke.
Vitamin C is necessary to maintaining all collagen structures, thereby promoting wound repair, strong bones and te...more >>>
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NEW CHAPTER C FOOD COMPLEX 30 TABS We at New Chapter® provide you an organic probiotic alternative to isolated or USP vitamins and minerals. All of our vitamins and minerals are cultured in organic soy using nature's most prized and studied probiotics, featuring Lactobacilli acidophilus, bifidus, rhamnosus, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. New Chapter's Probiotic Nutrients™ deliver biotransformed vitamins and minerals in th...more >>>
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NEW CHAPTER C FOOD COMPLEX 60 TABS We at New Chapter® provide you an organic probiotic alternative to isolated or USP vitamins and minerals. All of our vitamins and minerals are cultured in organic soy using nature's most prized and studied probiotics, featuring Lactobacilli acidophilus, bifidus, rhamnosus, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. New Chapter's Probiotic Nutrients™ deliver biotransformed vitamins and minerals in th...more >>>
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NEW ROOTS SODIUM ASCORBATE 250 G Sodium Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C. Did you know that vitamin C isn't essential to all animals. However, it is for us humans! It isn't a necessary component of diet, at least for all mammals with the exception of guinea pigs, fruit eating bats, the red vented bulbul bird and primates - which includes us. All other species make their own.
This they do by converting glucuronic acid derived f...more >>>
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NEW ROOTS VITAMIN C-8 180 CAPS Vitamin C is an antioxidant that comes in many different forms and claims regarding its effectiveness and bioavailability. Bioavailability refers to the degree to which a nutrient is absorbed in body tissue after it has been orally administered.
Mineral salts of Vitamin C (mineral ascorbates) is Vitamin C buffered with minerals which makes it less acidic and ideal for gastrointestinal challenge...more >>>
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NEW ROOTS VITAMIN C-8 90 CAPS Vitamin C is an antioxidant that comes in many different forms and claims regarding its effectiveness and bioavailability. Bioavailability refers to the degree to which a nutrient is absorbed in body tissue after it has been orally administered.
Mineral salts of Vitamin C (mineral ascorbates) is Vitamin C buffered with minerals which makes it less acidic and ideal for gastrointestinal challenge...more >>>
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NOW ALPHA LIPOIC ACID 100 MG + VITAMIN E & C 60 VCAPS Alpha Lipoic Acid is a versatile water and fat soluble metabolic antioxidant. It is a potent free radical quencher and aids Vitamins C and E in their antioxidant activities.* Vitamins C and E are added as complementary, synergistic antioxidants.
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$10.99
NOW ASCORBIC ACID (100% PURE VITAMIN C) 227 G Fine Ascorbic Acid dissolves more readily in liquids than regular crystalline ascorbic acid. This product is pharmaceutical grade.
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NOW ASCORBIC ACID (100% PURE VITAMIN C) 454 G Fine Ascorbic Acid dissolves more readily in liquids than regular crystalline ascorbic acid. This product is pharmaceutical grade.
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$20.99
NOW ASCORBYL PALMITATE 500 MG (FAT SOLUBLE) 100 VCAPS Antioxidants are essential to optimal health, it's just that simple. But some parts of our body are more difficult to protect with antioxidants than others are. For example, every cell in our body is made up of a lipid bilayer that can only be shielded by fat-soluble antioxidants. That's why NOW Ascorbyl Palmitate 500 mg Vcaps® are a scientifically formulated fat-soluble version of ascorbi...more >>>
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NOW C COMPLEX POWDER (BUFFERED W/ BIOFLAVINOIDS) 227 G This C-Complex Powder is formulated with buffered Calcium Ascorbate for acid-sensitive individuals. Acerola and Rose Hips are natural sources of Ascorbic Acid. Bioflavonoids are usually found in Vitamin C-rich foods.
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NOW C-1000 W/ 100 MG BIOFLAVONOIDS 100 CAPS Vitamin C is consumed in a supplemental form by millions of people across the world for its antioxidant properties which are well-documented in medical research. C-1000 provides a potent dosage of this key vitamin and is blended with Bioflavonoids, natural synergists to Vitamin C.
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NOW C-1000 W/ 100 MG BIOFLAVONOIDS 250 CAPS Vitamin C is perhaps the most popular vitamin known to man. It is consumed in a supplemental form by millions of people across the world for its antioxidant properties, which are well-documented in medical research. C-1000 provides a potent dosage of this key vitamin and is blened with Rose Hips and Bioflavonoids, which are natural synergists to Vitamin C.
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NOW EFFERC CRANBERRY PACKET This product is a potent blend of many vitamins, minerals and known antioxidants. This naturally pleasant tasting, fizzy beverage is great to maintain health and boost energy.*
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NOW EFFERC LIME PACKET This product is a potent blend of many vitamins, minerals and known antioxidants. This naturally pleasant tasting, fizzy beverage is great to maintain health and boost energy.*
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NOW EFFERC ORANGE PACKET This product is a potent blend of many vitamins, minerals and known antioxidants. This naturally pleasant tasting, fizzy beverage is great to maintain health and boost energy.*
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NOW EFFERC RASPBERRY PACKET This product is a potent blend of many vitamins, minerals and known antioxidants. This naturally pleasant tasting, fizzy beverage is great to maintain health and boost energy.*
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NOW RUTIN 500 MG 100 VCAPS Rutin is a flavonoid glycoside also called rutoside, quercetin-3-rutinoside and sophorin. Often referred to as a bioflavonoid, it is a powerful antioxidant found in both citrus and non-citrus sources, such as buckwheat. NOW provides Rutin derived from a non-citrus source. Rutin, like quercetin, supports blood vessel integrity, bowel health, and promotes a healthy inflammation response.*
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NOW SODIUM ASCORBATE POWDER VEGETARIAN 227 G Sodium Ascorbate is buffered (non-acidic) and will not contriubte to gastric irritation in acid-sensitive persons. Sodium Ascorbate is snythesized from a combination of Sodium Bicarbonate and Ascorbic Acid to form Sodium Ascorbate.
NOW® Sodium Ascorbate Powder is an inexpensive buffered form of Vitamin C and is Pharmaceutical Grade.
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NOW TRU-C BIOCOMPLEX WHOLE FOOD AMLA 60 VCAPS NOW® Tru-C BioComplex™ contains an extract of the Amla Berry (Phyllanthus emblica), one of the most frequently used Ayurvedic herbs. Amla is an exceptionally rich source of Vitamin C, Bioflavonoids, and Tannins. Recent scientific studies have shown that the tannins and flavonoids unique to Amla can help to support and modulate immune function. Amla may also provide protection for vas...more >>>
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ORGANIKA CHEWABLE VITAMIN C ORANGE 500 MG 180 TABS Vitamin C is perhaps the most popular vitamin known to man. It is consumed in a supplemental form by millions of people across the world for its antioxidant properties.
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ORGANIKA FOLIC ACID W/ VITAMIN C 1 MG 90 CAPS An estimated 20% of the US population suffers from some form of folic acid deficiency. And as one of the most difficult water-soluble vitamins to absorb, quality plays an integral role when choosing this essential B vitamin.
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ORGANIKA SUPER BUFFERED VITAMIN C 500 MG 180 CAPS Vitamin C is consumed in supplemental form by millions of people across the world for it's antioxidant properties, which are well documented in medical research.
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ORGANIKA VIT C 500 MG 90 CHEWABLE TABS
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ORGANIKA VIT C CRYSTALS 150 G Vitamin C is consumed in supplemental form by millions of people across the world for it's antioxidant properties, which are well documented in medical research.
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ORGANIKA VIT C CRYSTALS 300 G Vitamin C is consumed in supplemental form by millions of people across the world for it's antioxidant properties, which are well documented in medical research.
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$14.99
PROGRESSIVE VITAMIN C COMPLEX 120 CAPS Vitamin C is one of the most popular and widely consumed nutritional supplements on the market today, and rightfully so. Humans, unlike most other mammals, are unable to produce their own Vitamin C, so it must be obtained entirely from dietary sources. Even with the best of intentions and a careful eye on the foods we consume, it is still challenging to supply ourselves with adequate amounts of th...more >>>
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PROGRESSIVE VITAMIN C COMPLEX 60 CAPS Vitamin C is one of the most popular and widely consumed nutritional supplements on the market today, and rightfully so. Humans, unlike most other mammals, are unable to produce their own Vitamin C, so it must be obtained entirely from dietary sources. Even with the best of intentions and a careful eye on the foods we consume, it is still challenging to supply ourselves with adequate amounts of th...more >>>
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SISU ESTER-C CHEWABLE CITRUS 500 MG 120 VCAPS Vitamin C is best known for supporting the immune system. Studies show that it can support your immune system to fight infections ranging from colds and the flu to serious lung infections. One study showed that participants who took Vitamin C preventively during cold and flu season experienced significantly fewer colds than those who took placebo. Another study suggested that, if you do get sick, ...more >>>
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SISU ESTER-C SUPREME POWDER W/ POLYSACCHARIDES & BIOFLAVINOIDS 125 G Oomph! Against Allergies, Colds and Flu
Scientific Background
Vitamin C is best known for supporting the immune system. Studies show that it can support your immune system to fight infections ranging from colds and flu to serious lung infections. One study showed that participants who took Vitamin C preventively during cold and flu season experienced significantly fewer colds than those who to...more >>>
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SISU ESTER-C W/ CALCIUM & QUERCETIN 1000 MG 120 TABS Extra-strength Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, to get you through cold and flu season, and the allergy months. Ester-C is made from calcium ascorbate formulated through a patented process so that it neutralizes intestinal acids and can therefore be absorbed without discomfort. It also contains a form of calcium, which enhances absorption. SISU Ester C is made with quercetin, rather than citrus-sourc...more >>>
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SISU ESTER-C W/ CALCIUM & QUERCETIN 1000 MG 60 TABS Extra-strength Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, to get you through cold and flu season, and the allergy months. Ester-C is made from calcium ascorbate formulated through a patented process so that it neutralizes intestinal acids and can therefore be absorbed without discomfort. It also contains a form of calcium, which enhances absorption. SISU Ester C is made with quercetin, rather than citrus-sourc...more >>>
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$13.99
SISU ESTER-C W/ CALCIUM AND BIOFLAVINOIDS 600 MG 150 CAPS The immune system is a complex set of actions and reactions designed to recognize invaders that could compromise health and expel them from the body. A poorly functioning immune system exposes the body to germ-caused illnesses; a malfunctioning immune system appears to be at the root of such auto-immune disorders as allergies and arthritis. Immune functions can be compromised by stress, chronic illness, genetics, an excess of pro-oxidants in the diet and the environment, and many other factors.
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