Last update: February 27, 1997
THE KEY TO THE POWER OF VITAMIN C
Humans, unlike most other animals, cannot manufacture their own Vitamin C. With Vitamin C being essential in over 300 biological functions, we must replenish our supply daily. Frequently, humans as well as domesticated animals and pets show signs of deficiency.
ACID REJECTION
One major obstacle preventing efficient absorption of Vitamin C is Acid Rejection Syndrome. This occurs when acidic Vitamin C enters the alkaline environment of the lower digestive tract. The acidic rejection by the intestines causes inflamed tissue, flatulence, diarrhea and discomfort resulting in minimal absorption.
Even so called "Buffered" Vitamin C, Timed-Release C, traditional Mineral Ascorbates or "Natural" C supplements do little to prevent this vital nutrient from going "down the drain".
SO UNIQUE, IT'S PATENTED!
Ester-C® is the first Vitamin C product to receive a patent (#4,822,816) from the United States Department of Commerce which identifies both a unique composition as well as superior absorption. Ester-C® is Vitamin C effectively neutralized with an essential mineral in a unique, natural (not chemical) process. Clinical trials have shown that Ester-C® enters the bloodstream faster, stays there longer, and reaches the cells more efficiently compared to ordinary Vitamin C....UP TO FOUR TIMES MORE EFFICIENTLY! All this while being the most gentle Vitamin C available today.
METABOLITES
During our exclusive process, some of the Vitamin C in Ester-C® undergoes changes, similar to those that happen in the body, to produce various forms called METABOLITES. Some researchers believe that these METABOLITES are critical to maximizing absorption and minimizing waste. Ester-C®, the only Vitamin C with naturally occuring metabolites, is the most bio-available form of Vitamin C ever developed and is the key to the power of Vitamin C.
Recently Life Sciences (vol. 49, pp. 1377-1381) explored "METABOLITE POWER." Threonic acid, a natural C metabolite and the dominant metabolite in Ester-C®, increased T-cell absorption of vitamin C up to 177%! This helps explain the results of another study (Life Sciences vol.48 pp. 2275-2281) where even at very low doses Ester-C® is 4-5X more potent or effective than ascorbic acid in preventing scurvy.
Ester-C® is the result of more than ten years of extensive research and development.
Made in U.S.A.
Each caplet contains 500mg of Vitamin C plus 50mg of calcium.
Dosage:
As a health supplement, take 1-2 caplets per day after meal.
For therapeutic purposes, take 4-12 caplets per day after meals..
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