Vitals - Ester-C 1000mg - 90 tablets

What is Vitals Ester-C?

Once vitamin C is absorbed into the body, it is converted into certain metabolites (intermediate or end products). The major metabolite appears to be threonic acid. Ester-C® is a patented vitamin C formula consisting of calcium ascorbate that has already been partially converted, so that certain natural metabolites are already present, including threonic acid. Threonic acid and other vitamin C metabolites promote the absorption and utilization of vitamin C in the body. In addition, threonic acid appears to be able to mobilize vitamin C already stored in the body.

Benefits of Ester-C®

Studies have revealed the following benefits of Ester-C® over ascorbic acid:

• is absorbed into the blood twice as quickly and remains in the body for twice as long;
• provides four times lower urinary oxalate excretion;
• the loss of ascorbate in the urine is six times lower;
• better absorption of vitamin C in the white blood cells (leukocytes) and longer present;
• is very well tolerated by the digestive organs even when used in large quantities;
• does not harm tooth enamel. Ester-C® is produced using a patented manufacturing process by The Ester C Company in the United States.

Bioflavonoids

Bioflavonoids are water-soluble substances, which are found together with vitamin C, especially in fresh fruits and vegetables. Bioflavonoids are seen as synergists of vitamin C. They promote the bioavailability of vitamin C.

Functioning of vitamin C

Vitamin C is perhaps the most frequently mentioned vitamin, mainly known for its positive influence on the immune system. And that's right, vitamin C helps the immune system, especially during heavy physical exertion or in cold environments. But this vitamin is involved in many processes.

Vitamin C functions in the body as a water-soluble antioxidant and plays an important role as a free-radical scavenger. It is part of a complex system of the body's own antioxidants, dietary antioxidants and antioxidant enzymes with interdependencies and interactions. As such, it is involved in the protection of DNA, proteins and fats against oxidative damage and thus contributes to the maintenance of healthy cells and tissues. In addition, vitamin C is required as a coenzyme for three different enzymes that are involved in the production of collagen (the most common building material in the human body). Normal collagen formation is important for the bones, cartilage, gums, skin, tendons and blood vessels, among other things.

Vitamin C is needed as a cofactor for dopamine beta-monooxygenase (DBM), the enzyme that converts dopamine into norepinephrine and adrenaline. Both act as neurotransmitters and hormones in the body and thus vitamin C positively influences the functioning of the nervous system and contributes to normal psychological functioning. Vitamin C is indispensable for two enzymes involved in the production of carnitine, which is necessary for the transport of long-chain fatty acids to the mitochondria for energy production. In this way, vitamin C supports the energy level. It can also help with fatigue. There are also many people who do not get enough iron through the diet, especially women of childbearing age, pregnant women and (young) children. Vitamin C ensures that iron from the diet is better absorbed. This concerns non-heme iron, which is found in plant and animal foods. Vitamin C does not affect the absorption of heme iron, which is only found in animal products. About 90% of the iron in food is non-heme iron. Only 10% consists of heme iron. As an electron donor, vitamin C can convert oxidized vitamin E back into the active, reduced form, thus maintaining the effect of vitamin Humans cannot synthesize vitamin C themselves and are completely dependent on food for the vitamin C supply.

Permitted health claims:

• supports the immune system
• promotes resistance during and after physical exertion (such as sports) and in a cold environment with a daily intake of at least 200 mg in addition to the recommended daily intake of 80 mg
• contributes to normal energy metabolism
• helps to reduce fatigue
• has a positive influence on the functioning of the nervous system 
• contributes to normal psychological functioning
• contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative damage
• contributes to the formation of collagen
• supports a good condition of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, skin, gums and teeth
• contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
• promotes the absorption of iron from food and increases iron levels in the blood

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