C-Defence is a combination, food state vitamin C supplement, derived from some of nature’s richest sources of this essential vitamin and antioxidant: Acerola cherries, rosehips, blackcurrants, parsley leaf and elderberries.
Vitamin C contributes to maintaining;
Normal Function of the Immune System
Normal Collagen Formation
Normal Function of Blood Vessels
Bones Cartilage
GumsSkin and teeth
Normal energy-yielding metabolism
Normal Functioning of the Nervous System
Normal Psychological Function
Protection of Cells from Oxidative Stress
Reduction of Tiredness and Fatigue
Regeneration of the Reduced Form of Vitamin E
Increases Iron Absorption
The natural food ingredients are more easily recognised by the body, facilitating;
Maximum Digestion
Absorption and utilisation. The vitamin C is retained for longer; not rapidly eliminated.
Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, bioflavonoids, pectins, essential oils, lycopene, carotenoids, plant sterols, catechins, polyphenolics and many other phyto-nutrients, this vitamin C supplement is gentle and non-acidic. NO ARTIFICIAL vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
Ideal for long-term usage.
# Approved EFSA health claims:
- Vitamin C contributes to maintaining the normal function of the immune system. It also contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function, protection of cells from oxidative stress, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E and increases iron absorption.
60 capsules per pot
Per capsule: %NRV*
Vitamin C (from food form Acerola cherry) - 125mg 156%
*NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Also provides:
Acerola Cherry Extract (25% Vitamin C) - 500mg
Parsley Leaf Powder (Petroselinum sativum) - 50mg
Blackcurrant Ext 4:1 (>2% anthrocyanadins) (equivalent to 108mg powder) - 27mg
Rosehip Extract 4:1(equivalent to 108mg powder) - 27mg
Elderberry Extract (30% polyphenols) - 7mg
Ingredients: Acerola Cherry Extract, Capsule: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) (Vegetarian), Parsley Leaf Powder, Anti-caking Agent: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Blackcurrant Extract (4:1), Rosehip Extract (4:1), Elderberry Extract.
Contains no added: artificial colours, flavourings, preservatives, dairy products, gluten, lactose, soya, sugar, wheat or yeast.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Kosher approved.