Blackmores Bio C Chewable
A great tasting chewable form of vitamin C with no artificial sweeteners that's suitable for the whole family. It is buffered with mineral ascorbates making it gentle on the stomach, and contains citrus bioflavonoids extract to boost its action in the body. Vitamin C helps to reduce the severity and duration of colds.
Features and benefits of Blackmores Bio C Chewable
- Great tasting, orange flavoured chewable vitamin C supplement for the whole family
- Buffered with mineral ascorbates making it gentle on the stomach
- Contains citrus bioflavonoids extract to to boost its action in the body
- Contains no artificial sweeteners
- Reduces the severity and duration of colds
- As a potent antioxidant it helps to protect against free radical damage
- Promotes wound healing via its role in collagen production
- Helps to maintain capillary health
How Blackmores Bio C Chewable works
The human body does not manufacture its own vitamin C
and so it must be sourced from our diet. Stress of all
kinds, including ill health and emotional stress,
increases the excretion of vitamin C from the body and
therefore raises the need for this vitamin. If dietary
intake is low, or the individual's need is particularly
high, vitamin supplementation may be of benefit.
Vitamin C is involved in hundreds of biological
processes. It is important in immunity as it is involved
in the function of white blood cells and antibodies. It
is beneficial when dealing with the symptoms of the
common cold.
Vitamin C is involved in the manufacture of collagen,
an important protein in the body. Collagen is a
structural protein found in cartilage and tendons, and
it helps to support blood vessels. Due to its role in
collagen manufacture vitamin C is necessary for wound
repair.
Citrus bioflavonoids have been shown to improve
capillary function by reducing fragility of capillary
walls and improving capillary permeability.
Dosage
Adults - Chew 1 tablet twice a day with meals, or as
professionally prescribed. At the onset of cold symptoms
the dose may be increased to 2 tablets 3 times a day.
Children 4-12 years - Chew 1 tablet a day with a meal, or as professionally prescribed.
Not to be used by children under 4 years of age
without medical advice.
Contraindications and cautions
- Consult your healthcare professional before use if you have had renal calculi (kidney stones). Ascorbic acid may increase the risk of recurrence of calcium oxalate calculi
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
Active ingredients per tablet
| Ascorbic acid | 200 mg |
| Sodium ascorbate | 200 mg |
| Calcium ascorbate | 175 mg |
| (Total vitamin C 500 mg) | |
| Citrus bioflavonoids extract | 10 mg |
Medicine interactions
Ascorbic acid may increase the absorption of aluminium. In kidney failure doses should be separated by at least 2 hours from doses of aluminium-containing preparations.
Physical description
An orange, round shaped tablet with break bar.
