Expiry Date: July 2018
Blackmores Bio C 500mg Chewable is a great tasting orange flavoured chewable vitamin C supplement for the whole family. The formula contains bioflavonoids to increase the uptake and utilisation of vitamin C in the body. It also contains mineral ascorbates making it gentle on the stomach, as well as natural sources of vitamin C, rosehips and acerola.
Vitamin C is commonly used to:
Vitamin C is involved in hundreds of biological processes, with the most important being in the manufacture of collagen, a major protein in the body. Collagen, found in tissue, cartilage and tendons, is a structural protein and it helps to support blood vessels. Due to its role in collagen synthesis, vitamin C is necessary for wound repair, healthy gums, prevention of bruising and to protect against infection.
Vitamin C is water-soluble and only small amounts are stored in the body after it is absorbed from the intestine. It is an antioxidant in water, and therefore helps to neutralise potentially harmful reactions in the blood and the watery fluid inside and outside the body’s cells.
Active ingredients
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 200 mg
Sodium ascorbate (ascorbic acid, vitamin C 170 mg) 200 mg
Calcium ascorbate (ascorbic acid, vitamin C 138 mg) 175 mg
Citrus bioflavonoids extract 10 mg
Directions
Adults – Chew 1 tablet twice a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed. At the onset of cold symptoms the dose may be increased to 2 tablets 3 times a day.
Children 4-12 years – Chew 1 tablet a day with a meal, or as professionally prescribed.
Children under 4 years – Only as professionally prescribed.
Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
Contraindications and cautions
Expiry Date: July 2018