Vitamin C Review

Product Description (from their site):

Vitamin C Forms - Ester-C®, Buffered, Ascorbyl Palmitate, and Bioflavanoids:

• *Ester-C® is the brand name for Vitamin C in Calcium Ascorbate form along with small amounts of the vitamin C metabolites dehydroascorbic acid (oxidized ascorbic acid), calcium threonate, and trace levels of xylonate and lyxonate. Although the company that makes Ester-C® claims its Vitamin C is more biovailable than other commercially available Vitamin C supplements, a claim based on an unpublished study, a small, published study found no differences between Ester-C® and commerically available ascorbic acid supplements with regard to absorption. However, the fact still remains that the source of Vitamin C in Ester-C® is synthetic and likely made using genetically modified organisms.
  *Buffered Vitamin C is a form of Vitamin C that is combined with minerals like calcium, magneisum, and some form of potassium and is best suited for individuals who have sensitive stomachs that cannot tolerate un-buffered Vitamin C. Although buffered forms of Vitamin C may be "better" than un-buffered forms, there is no doubt that natural, food-based Vitamin C that is free of GMOs is still better than buffered Vitamin C made from genetically modified corn glucose.
  *Ascorbyl Palmitate is a fat-solube form of Vitamin C that can penetrate cell membranes and offer protection from oxidative damage. However, taking Ascorbyl Palmitate form of Vitamin C orally does not result in any significant absorption into cell membranes than standard Ascorbic Acid preparations. As with all other forms of Ascorbic Acid that are NOT food-based, Ascorbyl Palmitate too is synthesized in a lab using genetically modified corn glucose as the starting material and, consequently, carries the same risks as any other synthetic form of Vitamin C.
  *Vitamin C with Bioflavanoids is Vitamin C fortified with bioflavanoids, which are antioxidant molecules that offer protection from oxidative and free radical cell damage; these molecules also enhance the absorption of Vitamin C. While synthetic Vitamin C supplements have "added" bioflavanoids, food sources are naturally rich in both Vitamin C and bioflavanoids and likely offer synergistic benefits more powerful than synthetic Vitamin C with added bioflavanoids.

BOTTOM LINE: In view of the foregoing, the best form of Vitamin C may be one that is sourced from an organic, food source naturally rich in Vitamin C and bioflavanoids and without any of the risks inherent in genetically modified, synthetic forms of Vitamin C.
Health Benefits of Vitamin C:

• Supports immune health*
  Supports circulatory and heart health*
  Supports eye health*
  Supports prenatal health*
  Supports healthy aging*

The Vitamin C Advantage:

• 100% Natural, organic source of Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids (NO synthetic ingredients)
  Synergistically formulated with full-spectrum, berry blend for superior antioxidant protection
  Food-based, Certified Organic, and Kosher ingredients
  Free of solvents, herbicides and pesticides
  Manufactured without the use of GMOs, additives, fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, preservatives, Stearates, Laurates, Sulfates and Dioxides
  Verified free of allergens by an independent, third-party lab
  Verified free of GMOs by the Non-GMO Project™ Product Verification Program
  Each capsule delivers 400% Daily Value of Vitamin C (240 mg) and 45 mg of Bioflavonoids
  240 mg per vegetarian capsule / 90 capsules per bottle
  Manufactured to stringent cGMP standards in the USA

Vitamin C Key Health Benefits: Supports immune, heart, vision, and prenatal health*

MY REVIEW:

I received a bottle of The Vitamin C Capsules from Nutrigold in exchange for an honest review. Being a Nutritional Sciences graduate I really like Dietary Supplements like this one because I know how important they are in the balance of a healthy lifestyle so I was super excited to review this! Since taking this Dietary Supplement I feel a lot better then I used to. 

I love that taking a Vitamin C Supplement helps prevent colds and helps with anti-aging and heart health.

The pill itself is super easy to take and it actually doesn't taste bad! I would highly recommend this product if such a dietary supplement is right for you!

The price is $20.22 and is available at Amazon.

 

 

A big THANK YOU to Nutrigold for providing me with a free Vitamin C to review.  I was not compensated for this review. I receive product(s) for free so that I can provide my insight and experience. These are my honest opinions. Your experience may vary.

 

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