Description
High Dose Vitamin C with Specialised Cofactor Complex.
A foundational vitamin C powder, with cofactors formulated to work synergistically, C BioActive contains ingredients which may support antioxidant activity, adrenal hormone production, and provides nutritional support for a healthy immune system. The high dose, buffered formula assists digestive comfort and features ascorbyl palmitate. In vitro studies suggest ascorbyl palmitate may be able to cross biological barriers better than the hydrophilic form.
- Features ascorbyl palmitate, both a fat- and water-soluble form of vitamin C. Ascorbyl palmitate may help to protect fat-soluble antioxidants in the supplement.
- Contains a broad range of antioxidant ingredients that may help reduce the risk of cell damage from free radicals.
- Vitamin C may reduce the severity and duration of colds.
- Vitamins C, E and zinc provide nutritional support for a normal healthy immune system, and may assist the body to heal minor wounds (cuts, scratches and abrasions).
- Vitamin C may help support the maintenance of healthy connective tissue.
- Vitamin C may support adrenal hormone and neurotransmitter production, such as serotonin.
- Zinc and vitamin C may play a role in the function of healthy neurotransmitters in the brain.
- In vitro studies suggest that quercetin may stabilise mast cells, neutrophils and basophils, and may also decrease histamine release.
- Ascorbyl palmitate derived from an RSPO certified sustainable palm source.
- Buffered formulation to assist digestive comfort.
- Vegan and low excipient formula.
Each 5g scoop contains: |
|
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)1 |
1.84g |
Calcium ascorbate dihydrate |
756.4mg |
equiv. ascorbic acid (vitamin C) |
625mg |
equiv. calcium |
71mg |
Ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C) |
90.9mg |
equiv. ascorbic acid (vitamin C) |
38.65mg |
Total ascorbic acid (vitamin C) |
2.5g |
Rutoside |
100mg |
Citrus bioflavonoids extract |
50mg |
Zinc (as amino acid chelate) |
5mg |
Quercetin dihydrate |
25mg |
Glutathione (reduced) - Setria® |
20mg |
Tocotrienols complex (palm) - EVNolMax™ |
20mg |
Vegan and low excipient formula.
No added dairy, gluten, shellfish, soy protein, yeast
Vegan & vegetarian friendly.
- Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
- For adult consumption only.
- Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women.
- If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.
Prescribing Information:
- Avoid using in pregnancy and lactation; insufficient reliable information regarding the use of glutathione available.
- The tolerable upper limit (UL) for vitamin C is 2000mg per day for pregnant or breastfeeding women aged 19 years and older, and 1800mg per day for pregnant or breastfeeding women aged 14-18 years.
- Do not exceed a daily intake of 200mg of vitamin C in patients with haemochromatosis.
- High doses of vitamins C or E may reduce the response to warfarin.
- Medications that may lower vitamin C levels include aspirin and corticosteroids.
- Taking more than 40mg of zinc per day over a period of weeks may interfere with copper bioavailability.
- Substances that may affect zinc absorption or excretion include high dietary calcium intake, coffee, folate, supplemental iron, NSAIDs, antibiotics and diuretics.
TGA Listed product with Aust L .
Download TGA Public Summary for TGA published information including excipients, which are listed under 'Other Ingredients'.
Download TGA Public Summary for TGA published information including excipients, which are listed under 'Other Ingredients'.