Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin antioxidant essential to life. It supports white blood cell functions for healthy immune system defences. Ascorbic acid strengthens collagen, the primary structural component of healthy bones and teeth. Nature’s Way Vitamin C-1000 contains 100% natural ascorbic acid combined with Rose hips, one of the richest whole plant Vitamin C sources.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 250
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Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value |
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) |
1.0 g (1,000mg) |
1667% |
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Rose Hips |
25 mg |
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† Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule) and magnesium stearate.
Suggested Use
Take 1 capsule as needed, preferably with food.
- Vitamin C modulates white blood cell (WBC) functions for healthy immune system. WBCs use ascorbic acid in the synthesis of cytotoxic enzymes which they use in fighting off bacteria, viruses, and toxins. Vitamin C deficiency has been linked to increased risk of developing colds and other common infections.
- Vitamin C stimulates the formation of collagen, the primary structural component of bones and teeth. Thus, vitamin C benefits healthy functioning of bones, teeth, skin, and other connective tissues.
- Vitamin C is a premier antioxidant. Antioxidants are beneficial compounds that protect the cells from free radical damage, which increases the risk for developing diseases related to old age. Degenerative (age-related) diseases like atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular diseases, macular degeneration, cataracts, and osteoarthritis are induced by free radicals.
- Vitamin C is known to sustain cardiovascular health. Its antioxidant powers encourage maximum blood flow by preventing the build-up of cholesterol plaques in the blood vessel walls which may hinder circulation. Therefore, it allows efficient supply of blood and oxygen essential to the hearts healthy pumping action.
- Ascorbic acid assists the body in its normal detoxification of lead. Lead is a heavy metal that can produce toxicity symptoms in children and adults. Lead toxicity in children can result in low IQ and learning disabilities. In adults, it leads to kidney failure and hypertension.
Nature’s Way Vitamin C-1000 with Rose Hips is a nutritional supplement derived from 100% natural ascorbic acid synergistically combined with Rose hips. Rose hips are the small, berry-like fruits left on the stems of roses after their bloom has died. They are considered as one of the richest whole plant sources of Vitamin C. Approximately 1-2% of the dry weight of rose hips are made up of Vitamin C. The combination of ascorbic acid and rose hips in this ascorbic acid supplement offers a very convenient way to supply the body with its needed Vitamin C levels. Vitamin C is very essential to life and deficiency of this vitamin leads to serious health problems. Symptoms of Vitamin C deficiency include weakened immune system, fatigue, dental caries, slow healing of wounds, increased recurrence of infections, skin discolorations, thyroid problems, and hypertension. Prolonged deficiency in ascorbic acid increases the risk for developing scurvy. Scurvy is a diseases characterised by bleeding gums, prolonged healing of wounds, and dropping of teeth.
