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This may not be the most "sexy"
formulation -- however, it is one of the most vital. These fine
Vitamin C super crystals mix easily with water,
fruit or vegetable juices. A big advantage
of powdered Vitamin C is that it is absorbed quickly and easily, thus it's
optimally utilized by the body.
Each teaspoon of Vitamin
C Powder supplies 1.5 grams of pure Vitamin C.
What You Should Know About
Vitamin C
In the 70 years
since its discovery, Vitamin C is perhaps the most widely known and most
popular nutritional supplement.
In addition to its role
in collagen formation and other life-sustaining functions, Vitamin C
serves as a key immune system nutrient and a potent free-radical fighter.
Some of the world's most
notable doctors and scientists have endorsed Vitamin C supplementation
including Linus Pauling, Abram Hoffer, Robert Cathcart, Matthias Rath,
Irwin Stone, Frederick R. Klenner, Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw
and host of others.
We depend on Vitamin C
for many aspects of our biochemical functioning, yet human beings cannot
produce their own supply of Vitamin C. We have no choice but to
obtain this nutrient in our menu plan. Considering the many benefits
Vitamin C may provide the mandate is clear.
Vitamin C Function
Vitamin C reaches every cell of the
body. It plays a major role in the manufacture and defense of our
connective tissue, the elaborate matrix that holds the body together. It
serves as a primary ingredient of collagen, a glue-like substance that
binds cells together to form tissues.
Vitamin C also helps some of our most
important body systems. It plays a huge role helping the immune system to
fight off foreign invaders and tumor cells. Vitamin C also supports the
cardiovascular system by facilitating fat metabolism and protecting
tissues from free radical damage. Then, it assists the nervous
system by converting certain amino acids into neurotransmitters.
The skin, teeth and bones also
benefit from Vitamin C's collagen-forming and invader-resisting
properties; this Vitamin Contributes to the maintenance of healthy bones,
the prevention of periodontal disease and the healing of wounds.
Large concentrations of Vitamin C can
be found in fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, lemons,
limes, papaya, strawberries and cantaloupe. Vitamin C and bioflavonoids -
the watersoluble substances that help to protect your capillaries - are
found in the white linings of these and other plants. Many vegetables also
pack in Vitamin C including tomatoes, broccoli, green and red bell
peppers, raw lettuce and other leafy greens.
Amount Per One (1) Rounded Teaspoon (8 grams):
| Calories |
32 |
| Calories from Fat |
0 |
| Total Fat |
0 g. |
| Total Carbohydrates |
8 g. |
| Sugars |
8 g. |
| Vitamin C |
1,500 mg. |
| Other Ingredients: Pure crystalline
fructose, ascorbic acid and natural flavors. |
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