VITAMIN C 1000 PLUS ZINC & BIOFLAVONOIDS 120Tabs VITAMIN C

Vitamin C is an important nutrient for humans that cannot by synthesised in the body. Vitamin C 1000 Plus provides 1g of vitamin C in a low acid form to support healthy immune system function.

Vitamin C and zinc support prostate and reproductive system health in males. They also maintain sperm health and motility.

Vitamin C supports blood vessel, blood capillary and bone health.

Vitamin C and zinc help connective tissue formation and maintain skin health.

Zinc is an important trace mineral that is involved in over 300 chemical reactions in the body. A diet high in plant foods can impact zinc absorption. Vitamin C 1000 Plus contains 8mg of zinc to support wound healing and metabolism of protein, carbohydrates and fats.

Vitamin C 1000 Plus contains antioxidants that reduce free radicals in the body.

Vitamin C forms part of the antioxidant network, helping to regenerate vitamin E.

Vitamin C supports the absorption of dietary iron.

• Calcium ascorbate dihydrate 605.3mg equiv. ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 500mg
• Sodium ascorbate 562.4mg
• equiv. ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 500mg
• TOTAL ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) 1g
• Citrus bioflavonoids extract 50mg
• Zinc amino acid chelate equiv. zinc 8mg
• Rutoside (rutin) 5mg
• Hesperidin 5mg
• Does not contain egg, milk, peanut, soy, tree nuts, animal products, gluten, lactose or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Adults and children over 12 years - Take 1 tablet, one to three times a day, with food, or as directed by your health professional.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

• Caution with chemotherapeutic agents – evidence regarding the use of vitamin C in conjunction with chemotherapy treatment is still emerging. Use only under medical supervision.

• Caution with warfarin and anticoagulant/antiplatelet medication – high dose vitamin C may theoretically increase bleeding risk. Monitor.

• Caution with aluminium based antacids – vitamin C increases the amount of aluminium absorbed.

Separate dose by 2 hours.

• Caution with NSAIDs, cephalexin, penicillamine and quinolone antibiotics and tetracycline antibiotics. Zinc forms complexes with these drugs, reducing the absorption of both. Separate dose by 3 hours.

• Caution with amiloride (diuretic) – drug reduces zinc excretion and can lead to zinc accumulation.

• Vitamin C can reduce the absorption of cyanocobalamin (B12). Separate dose by 2 hours.

CAUTIONS

• Use in caution if there is a history of renal impairment or renal calculi (kidney stones) as vitamin C (ascorbic acid) may increase the risk of recurrence of calcium oxalate calculi.

• Caution in iron overload conditions, such as haemochromatosis, an vitamin C can increase iron absorption.

SIDE EFFECTS

• Zinc may cause mild gastrointestinal side effects when taken on an empty stomach (usually only seen in higher doses).

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