Vitamin C

Vitamin C is one of the most popular dietary supplements in New Zealand.

Vitamin C is an essential vitamin for general health and wellbeing and has antioxidant properties. It is a water-soluble vitamin that must be obtained from diet or supplementation.

It has been linked to many health benefits, such as supporting antioxidant levels, iron absorption and immune health.

Overall, vitamin C dietary supplements are a great and simple way to supplement your vitamin C intake if you struggle to get enough from your diet. It is found in many fruits and vegetables, including oranges, strawberries, kiwifruit, bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, kale and spinach.

Antioxidant

Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant that supports your body’s natural defences and response to toxins, pollutants and free radical damage. Toxins, pollutants and free radicals can be found in food or when your body is exposed to environmental tobacco smoke and radiation.

In the 1960s, scientific research supported vitamin C playing a key role in the collagen enzyme; collagen is a key component of our skin. Vitamin C supports your body’s natural ability to absorb and store iron.

Since then, vitamin C has been found to be an important co-factor in 70-80 key enzyme processes, which cover a whole raft of biological activities in the body, including support of blood vessel health. Vitamin C is at the hub of almost every biological function in the body.

Immune health

One of the main reasons people take vitamin C supplements is to support their immune health.

Vitamin C is involved in many parts of the immune system. It supports healthy white blood cell production, the body’s natural defences to support immune health.

Vitamin C Lipo-Sachets

Liposomal vitamin C enhances bioavailability and absorption. Vitamin C Lipo-Sachets provides 80% higher absorption compared to standard vitamin C, to support your immune system and recovery from ills and chills.

Take one sachet once daily. If you’re new to liposomal vitamin C, put the contents of a sachet into a small amount of cold water, juice or pre-made smoothie and drink in one gulp.

GO Healthy Ester-C® Plus Vitamin C

GO Ester-C® Plus Vitamin C combines two forms of vitamin C, including the innovative Ester-C® which is better retained in the body than standard vitamin C. It is a low-acid, stomach friendly formula designed to support general health and wellbeing.

Available in both 500mg and 1,000mg doses.

Directions

Can be taken anytime, with food or on an empty stomach, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Always read the label. Take only as directed. Dietary supplements are supplementary to and not a replacement for a balanced diet. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional. If you are taking prescription medicine, or in doubt consult your healthcare professional.