Description

Twinlab’s C-1000 Caps provides an economical, high potency vitamin C formula. 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. Free radicals are toxic byproducts of metabolic functions or are introduced from the environment. Some environmental sources of free radicals include ionizing radiation (from X-rays, sun exposure and industrial pollution), ozone, automobile exhaust, heavy metals, alcohol, and chemicals in food, water and air. Free radicals cause damage to cells and tissues, which is associated with cancer, heart disease, and age-related diseases. Antioxidants such as vitamin C neutralize harmful free radicals and help protect your body from premature aging, disease and decay.

Vitamin C promotes connective tissue repair. This is especially beneficial to athletes and body builders whose intense training can cause connective tissue damage. Vitamin C supplementation may also help 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.

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. Therefore, we depend on obtaining adequate amounts of vitamin C through dietary sources like fresh fruits and vegetables. Certain conditions, such as injury, disease, prolonged exercise, surgery or infections can deplete vitamin C levels, increasing the need for dietary and supplemental vitamin C. Some conditions associated with vitamin C deficiency include heart disease, gallbladder disease, stroke and some cancers.

Taking a daily vitamin C supplement, such as Twinlab’s C-1000 Caps, can boost your body’s defenses against free radicals, support connective tissue repair and enhance healthy immune function.

Pros

A great advantage of Twinlab’s high potency capsules is it provides a convenient way to benefit from the antioxidant power of vitamin C. You’ll get more value for your money with Twinlab’s C-1000 Caps.

Studies have found that vitamin C has numerous benefits including:

• Improves free radical defense
• Prevents cell damage
• Boosts immune function
• Slows the aging process
• Decreases the risk of degenerative diseases (such as diabetes and dementia)
• Helps prevent heart disease
• Reduces the risk of cancer
• 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.

Cons

There are few cons in considering adding a daily antioxidant complex to your diet. Studies suggest that a daily antioxidant supplement such as C-1000 Caps can be a valuable addition to the diet. However, keep in mind that this antioxidant supplement is not a cure-all for individuals on poor diets or have a chronic medical condition. It is a dietary supplement that should be taken in an addition to a healthy diet and regular exercise, for free radical defense, immunity support and overall health.

Vitamin C may produce a laxative effect in certain people, although high intakes of vitamin C (2 grams daily) are well-tolerated by many healthy individuals.

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?

If you wish to protect your cells and tissues from free radical damage, boost your immunity, slow the effects of aging, support connective tissue repair and promote overall health you may find nutritional support with Twinlab’s C-1000 Caps. However, people with iron overload (hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis) should not take this supplement without consulting a physician.

Dosage and Directions

Take one capsule daily with water or juice within one half hour after a meal. Or use as directed by a health professional. Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.