Vitamin C

Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) is a cofactor that aids the formation of collagen fibres, neurotransmitters, hormones and many other metabolites. It improves the absorption of iron and helps with the maintenance of healthy skin, cartilage, bones and teeth. Vitamin C is a multitasking super antioxidant which can be boosted even further in combination with other antioxidants (such as glutathione) and vitamins (such as Vitamin E).  One of its key advantages is that it can be replenished and re-used as an antioxidant through a mechanism involving glutathione and Vitamin E.

Vitamin C is also needed for the metabolism of fats, cholesterol and bile in the intestines. Cholesterol levels in the liver and blood can become excessively high if Vitamin C levels are low (a deficiency known as scurvy).

Vitamin C is a cofactor in the synthesis of the energy booster, carnitine, which is an important source of cellular energy. Low levels of Vitamin C are hence associated with tiredness and fatigue.

Vitamin C can be found in all citrus fruits, peppers and broccoli.

100 g broccoli contains 89 mg Vitamin C.

The daily recommended intake of Vitamin C is 80 mg.

Benefits:

1. Free radical scavenger and potent antioxidant for anti-ageing effects.
2. Reduces pigmentation and facial ageing.
3. Helps to boost your immune system.
4. Supports the growth, development and repair of body tissues.

Did you know…

Humans, guinea pigs, fruit bats and primates are the only mammals that cannot make Vitamin C in their bodies.

 EFSA claims

1. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
2. Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
3. Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
4. Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
5. Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
6. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
7. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
8. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
9. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
10. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
11. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
12. Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
13. Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
14. Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
15. Vitamin C contributes to maintaining the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise.

The claims may be used only for food which provides a daily intake of 200 mg vitamin C. In order to bear the claim information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200 mg in addition to the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.