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Antioxidant Support
Effer-C®, provided by Douglas Laboratories®, contains vitamin C specially buffered with calcium, magnesium, and potassium in a powder form.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has numerous biological functions. Foremost, it is essential for the synthesis of collagen which is the building material of all connective tissues, such as skin, blood vessels, tendons, joint cartilage and bone. Vitamin C is the required coenzyme for two groups of enzymes 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. It also participates in the biosynthesis of carnitine, serotonin, and certain neurotransmitters, including norepinephrine.
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. Research shows that vitamin C completely protects lipids in plasma and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) against 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 possibly providing protection from free radical damage to the eyes, lungs, blood and the immune system.
As a dietary supplement, adults mix ½ teaspoon with water or juice daily, or as directed by your health professional. Makes an effervescent drink when mixed in liquid.
- Serving Size 1/2 Teaspoon
- Servings Per Container: 96
- Amount Per Serving:
- Vitamin C 1,175 mg
- -(as calcium, magnesium and potassium ascorbate/ascorbic acid complex)
- Calcium (as calcium ascorbate/carbonate complex) 225 mg
- Magnesium (as magnesium ascorbate/oxide complex) 125 mg
- Potassium (as potassium bicarbonate/ascorbate complex) 49.5 mg
Other Ingredients: Citric acid and rose hips.
Gluten Free. Non GMO.
Keep out of reach of children.
If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health condition or taking any medication, consult your health professional before using this product.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
Store in a cool, dry place.