Sisu Ester C 600Mg

Vitamins > Ester C

Vitamin C is best known for strengthening the immune system. Studies have shown that 5 grams (5000 mg) of Vitamin C can double the rate of key activities of white blood cells, the soldiers of the immune system. Vitamin C also fights heart disease by assisting with cholesterol metabolism. Most people consume Vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid, but ascorbic acid passes out of the body quickly, so little of it is absorbed. It can also cause gassiness, bloating, and diarrhea. Ester-C® is made from calcium ascorbate formulated through a patented process so that it neutralizes intestinal acids and can therefore be absorbed without discomfort. It also contains a form of calcium, which enhances absorption.

Bioflavonoids exist in all plants. They occur in high concentrations in citrus plants, alongside Vitamin C. Vitamin C cannot be absorbed in the absence of bioflavonoids, and bioflavonoids have many of the same properties as vitamin C. In Ester-C®, the two work together synergistically.

The immune system is a complex set of actions and reactions designed to recognize invaders that could compromise health and expel them from the body. A poorly functioning immune system exposes the body to germ-caused illnesses; a malfunctioning immune system appears to be at the root of such auto-immune disorders as allergies and arthritis. Immune functions can be compromised by stress, chronic illness, genetics, an excess of pro-oxidants in the diet and the environment, and many other factors.