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1,000 mg
Vitamin C, provided by Douglas Laboratories®, contains 1,000 mg of vitamin C as L-ascorbic acid per tablet. For those who wish to increase their daily intake of vitamin C.
| Serving Size: 1 Tablet | Amount/Serving |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 1,000 mg |
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, silica, vegetable stearate, coating (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, glycerin), and croscarmellose sodium.
As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 tablet daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health conditions, or are taking any medications, consult your healthcare professional before using this product. Keep out of the reach of children. Use only if the safety seal is intact.
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble antioxidant that reacts directly with superoxide, hydroxyl radicals, and singlet oxygen. Vitamin C readily undergoes reversible oxidation and reduction in the body and has been shown to regenerate other antioxidants within the body, including alpha-tocopherol. It decreases oxidants in gastric secretions, which may protect lipids in plasma and against peroxidative damage. Ascorbic acid is absorbed in the small intestine by a sodium-dependent transport process that is intake-dependent. It is a specific electron donor for enzymes that participate in collagen hydroxylation and carnitine biosynthesis. This function is required to catalyze the crosslinking of collagen fibers, which are essential for normal wound healing and capillary health. Vitamin C also appears to prevent inactivation of nitric oxide (NO)- mediated vasodilation.
In addition to its biosynthetic and antioxidant functions, vitamin C plays an important role in immune function and improves the absorption of nonheme iron, the form of iron present in plant-based foods. Taking at least 200 mg of vitamin C per 30 mg of iron together increases nonheme iron absorption in adults. In children, adding 25-50 mg of Vitamin C daily can increase iron absorption from a meal by 3.2- 4.8-fold compared to eating the meal alone.
