Doctor's Best Vitamin C with Q-C – Vitamin C 1000mg Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Sourced from Scotland Veggie Caps, 120 Count

Description

Vitamin C is a key compound in the body’s “antioxidant network,” a chain of
synergistic, inextricability linked, well-studied antioxidants that includes
glutathione (GSH) and vitamin E. When vitamin E uses its antioxidant function
in neutralizing free radicals, it also loses this antioxidant function.
Vitamin C can change this status; it can regenerate vitamin E back to its
native form, and is thought to “spare” glutathione in the body as well.
Importantly, when ascorbate donates an electron and becomes itself oxidized,
or “consumed,” the ascorbate radical is relatively harmless. In a double-
blind, placebo-controlled study in which blood GSH was measured in healthy
subjects at several stages, 500 mg of vitamin C taken daily for 2 weeks
significantly raised erythrocyte (red blood cell) glutathione levels. The
researchers concluded that vitamin C supplementation at that level can benefit
the overall antioxidant capacity of the blood. In another study of similar
design, 1000 mg of vitamin C taken daily for 4 weeks bolstered vitamin E and
glutathione content in erythrocyte cell membranes, compared with placebo. The
highest concentrations of vitamin C in the body are found in the central
nervous system (in neurons of the brain & spinal cord) and the adrenal glands.
Although the presence of ascorbate in neurons is in part explained by its
neuromodulatory enzyme activity, its high concentration suggests that vitamin
C is so greatly retained by neurons in order to address the higher rates of
oxidative metabolism experienced by the brain. This has led to the conclusion
that under normal conditions, vitamin C helps safeguard the integrity of
neurons (and therefore the brain), largely through neutralization of the free
radicals of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Low levels of blood vitamin C and
the resulting accumulation of ROS are thought to be detrimental—especially to
aging populations.

Features:

• VITAMIN C WITH Q-C – Doctors Best Vitamin C contains Q-C, which is manufactured in Scotland and prized for its high quality and reliability. Vitamin C is known for immune health support and antioxidant support.*
• IMMUNE SUPPORT- Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen, carnitine, and certain brain chemical transmitters, provides fundamental support for the brain, eyes, skin, heart, circulation, and immune system.*
• POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT – Ascorbic acid is vital to the body for its role as an electron donor, supporting metabolic enzymes, enhances the body's antioxidant potential, also protects against free radical damage, which can lead to oxidative stress.*
• TRUSTED AND PURE – 1000mg of Vitamin C with Q-C each serving. Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Soy Free, Vegan. Doctor's Best is committed to the safety of all of our products, offering a clean and reliable supplement for your well-being.

Product Details:

• Brand: Doctor's BEST
• Primary Supplement Type: Vitamin C, Carnitine
• Diet Type: Vegan
• Flavor: Unflavored
• Product Benefits: Immune Support
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.63 x 2.63 x 5 inches; 6.4 Ounces
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ DRB-00257
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 12, 2011
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Doctor's Best
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA