VITAMIN C - WHICH TYPE IS BEST?
BIONUTRI VITAMIN C COMPLEX
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This excellent complex contains two well absorbed mineral sources of Vitamin C (Potassium Ascorbate & Magnesium Ascorbate) together with the powdered extracts of Blueberry, Pomegranate, and Plum, rich in antioxidants and, in particular, great sources of polyphenols, substances which research shows are helpful for the digestive system, the immunity and for the health of blood vessels. If I was treating a cold virus, throat infection or the symptoms of influenza, I'd use this product together with Bionutri Elderberry Complex, Dr Vogel Echinaforce and a good garlic supplement such as Viridian Organic Garlic capsules or Biocare Garlic Plus. I especially like the Bionutri formula not only because of its high quality ingredients but because it doesn't upset the stomach like some cheaper, acidic brands can do. |
I always suggest avoiding the fizzy-tablet-in-water type of Vitamin C that is usually sold over the counter in pharmacies. Generally, that's just plain ascorbic acid which can be tough on the gut and, in my experience in practice, is nothing like as effective against viruses and infections as its far classier mineral ascorbate and Ester-C relatives. Click here to read my article on Cold Comforts.
By the way, these Bionutri capsules can be either swallowed in the normal way at mealtimes with a drink of water or pulled apart and sprinkled onto food.
www.bionutri.co.uk
All Bionutri products are available from www.naturaldispensary.co.uk
By the way, these Bionutri capsules can be either swallowed in the normal way at mealtimes with a drink of water or pulled apart and sprinkled onto food.
www.bionutri.co.uk
All Bionutri products are available from www.naturaldispensary.co.uk
BIOCARE VITAMIN C 500mg
(and 1000mg)
This particular Vitamin C product is also in my list of favourites because, like the Bionutri Vitamin C above, it produces good results. I'd use it alongside Bionutri Elderberry Complex, Dr Vogel Echinaforce and a good garlic supplement such as Viridian Organic Garlic capsules or Biocare Garlic Plus. It also works well with Higher Nature's Echinacea and Black Elderberry.
I like the fact that this well-absorbed, buffered (low acid) formula is from non-citrus sources. A lot of people seem to have sensitivity to citrus and it's a common ‘problem’ food ingredient for people with arthritis and rheumatism. Biocare Vitamin C contains magnesium ascorbate and antioxidant flavonoids (from bilberries, one of the richest producers of these important nutrients). Flavonoids are really important to the health of blood vessels and capillaries and for eye health. There is also good evidence that flavonoids can help in the treatment and prevention of Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria responsible for most ulcers.
Biocare products are available from The Natural Dispensary and direct from www.biocare.co.uk
I like the fact that this well-absorbed, buffered (low acid) formula is from non-citrus sources. A lot of people seem to have sensitivity to citrus and it's a common ‘problem’ food ingredient for people with arthritis and rheumatism. Biocare Vitamin C contains magnesium ascorbate and antioxidant flavonoids (from bilberries, one of the richest producers of these important nutrients). Flavonoids are really important to the health of blood vessels and capillaries and for eye health. There is also good evidence that flavonoids can help in the treatment and prevention of Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria responsible for most ulcers.
Biocare products are available from The Natural Dispensary and direct from www.biocare.co.uk
Ester-C comes in 30, 60 and 90 capsule packs and in powder. Easy on the stomach because it's what scientists refer to as 'buffered', and having a neutral pH, it is also highly absorbable. One capsule provides 550mg of Vitamin C in a natural base of alfalfa, bilberry and spirulina. As with the other products I talk about on this page, if I was trying to prevent or treat a cold or other respiratory infection, I'd use it alongside Bionutri Elderberry Complex, Dr Vogel Echinaforce and a good garlic supplement such as Viridian Organic Garlic capsules or Biocare Garlic Plus.
- Available direct from Viridian. Also from The Nutri Centre, Planet Organic and The Natural Dispensary