Ester-C® Complex capsules, provided by Douglas Laboratories®, contain a non-acidic, calcium ascorbate
form of vitamin C combined with a potent citrus
bioflavonoid complex.
Ester-C® is a unique form of vitamin C that is created
through a patented, water-based process that combines
vitamin C and calcium. Ester-C® is non-acidic and should
be well-tolerated by those who are sensitive to the acidic
nature of ascorbic acid.
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Ester-C® Complex capsules, provided by Douglas Laboratories®, contain a non-acidic, calcium ascorbate
form of vitamin C combined with a potent citrus
bioflavonoid complex.
Ester-C® is a unique form of vitamin C that is created
through a patented, water-based process that combines
vitamin C and calcium. Ester-C® is non-acidic and should
be well-tolerated by those who are sensitive to the acidic
nature of ascorbic acid.
FUNCTIONS: Vitamin C: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has numerous
biological functions. It is essential for the synthesis of
collagen and glycosaminoglycans, which are the building
materials of all connective tissues, such as skin, blood
vessels, tendons, joint cartilage and bone. Vitamin C is
the required coenzyme for two groups of enzymes that
catalyze the crosslinking of collagen fibers - lysyl
hydroxylases and prolyl hydroxylases. As such, vitamin
C is essential for normal wound healing and capillary
health.
Vitamin C participates in the biosynthesis of carnitine,
serotonin, and certain neurotransmitters, including
norepinephrine.
Vitamin C is among the most powerful antioxidants in
humans and animals. It is a water-soluble, chain-breaking
antioxidant that reacts directly with superoxide, hydroxyl
radicals, and singlet oxygen. Laboratory studies show that
vitamin C completely protects lipids in plasma and lowdensity
lipoprotein (LDL) against atherogenic
peroxidative damage. In addition, vitamin C interacts
with glutathione and alpha-lipoic acid, and regenerates
vitamin E.
The antioxidant functions of vitamin C appear to have
clinical significance in providing protection from free
radical damage to the eyes, lungs, blood and the immune
system.
Vitamin C is absorbed in the small intestine by a sodiumdependent
transport process that is intake dependent. At
normal dietary intakes of 60 to 100 mg, up to 80 or 90%
of the vitamin C is absorbed. At higher intakes,
absorption becomes less efficient. Absorption efficiency
and vitamin C utilization may be greatly enhanced during
conditions of physiological stress, such as trauma or
infection. Maximal absorption is attained by the ingestion
of several doses spaced throughout the day rather than in
one, larger dose.
Citrus Bioflavonoids: The white layer of citrus peels is
especially rich in the bitter tasting flavanones hesperidin
and naringin. Citrus juices, however, are low in
bioflavonoids. Like most flavonoids, those from citrus
are free radical scavenging antioxidants that work in
synergy with vitamin C. Ester-C® Complex provides 100
mg of a concentrated bioflavonoid complex containing 35
mg hesperidin and 14 mg naringin. This extract is
essentially free of citric acid to which some people may
be sensitive.
INDICATIONS
Ester-C® Complex may be a useful dietary supplement for
those who wish to supplement their diet with this
complementary blend of a unique, non-acidic form of
vitamin C and citrus bioflavonoids.
