Description

Heaven & Earth's Vitamin C is specially formulated from rose hips, a rich whole plant source of vitamin C, for enhanced antioxidant support. Rose hips are the fruit of the rose plant and an abundant natural source of vitamin C. Rose hips have been used for thousands of years in folk medicine as a therapeutic agent. It is one of the richest plant sources of vitamin C, as well as pectin, vitamins A, D and E and antioxidant flavonoids.

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is one of the most important vitamins in the body. This water-soluble vitamin supports the immune system and helps protect your cells from free radical damage. Rose hips' antioxidant flavonoids and vitamin C neutralize harmful free radicals and protect against inflammation and chronic diseases. Free radicals are toxic byproducts of metabolic functions or are introduced from the environment. Free radicals cause damage to cells and tissues, which is associated with cancer, heart disease, and age-related diseases. Rose hips' antioxidants and vitamin C neutralize harmful free radicals and help protect your body from premature aging, infections and disease.

Rose hips and vitamin C supplementation helps strengthen collagen and connective tissue. It also helps defend against colds and flu, heal burns and wounds, treat allergy-related conditions such as asthma, eczema and hay fever, and prevent the risk of eye diseases such cataracts, age-related macular degeneration (a degenerative eye disease), uveitis (eye inflammation) and glaucoma.

Rose hips are rich in pectin, a natural fiber that promotes healthy cholesterol levels, blood pressure, digestion and heart health. Pectin is useful for weight management because it promotes fullness and suppresses hunger cravings. Rose hips also have a mild diuretic effect that can eliminate water retention and help kidney and urinary tract problems.

Taking a daily rose hips and vitamin C supplement, such as Heaven & Earth's Vitamin C, can boost your body's defenses against free radicals, prevent colds and flu, support collagen and connective tissue repair and promote weight management.

Pros

Heaven & Earth's Vitamin C provides an effective, convenient way to benefit from the enhanced antioxidant power of vitamin C and rose hips. Vitamin C deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies. The human body does not produce vitamin C on its own, nor does it store it. Heaven & Earth's Vitamin C makes it easy for you to benefit from an optimum daily dose of vitamin C and rose hips.

Studies have found that rose hips and vitamin C have numerous benefits including:

• Improves free radical defense
• Boosts immune function
• Prevents colds, flu and infections
• Decreases the risk of chronic diseases (such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and dementia)
• Promotes connective tissue repair
• Helps heal burns and wounds
• Treats allergy-related conditions such as asthma, eczema and hay fever
• Helps prevent eye diseases such cataracts, age-related macular degeneration (a degenerative eye disease), uveitis (eye inflammation) and glaucoma.
• Promotes weight management
• Eliminates water retention
• Helps kidney and urinary tract problems

Cons

Large doses of rose hips and vitamin C may produce a laxative effect in certain people. Large doses of rose hips may also elicit an allergic reaction such as hives or throat swelling. Individuals who experience an allergic reaction should stop taking rose hips and consult with their physician immediately.

Be aware that some drugs may interact with vitamin C including:

• Acetominophen
• Aspirin
• Beta-blockers for high blood pressure
• Cyclosproine
• Diuretics, Loop
• Nitrate medications for heart disease
• NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
• Tetracycline
• Warfarin

Is it for you?

Studies suggest that rose hips and vitamin C are effective therapeutic agents. So, if you wish to protect yourself from free radical damage, boost your immunity, prevent colds and flu, decrease the risk of chronic disease, support connective tissue repair and promote weight management, Heaven & Earth's Vitamin C is worth considering. However, people with iron overload (hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis) or allergies to rose hips should not take this supplement.

Dosage and Directions

Take one or more tablets daily within one half hour after a meal. Or use as directed by a health professional. Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness. Do not refrigerate.