Ultra Buffered C Powder A Gentle, Effective Form of

The powerful antioxidant and immune supporting benefits of Vitamin C in a gentle, ascorbate form. ✓ Gluten Free Orthoplex Green Ultra Buffered C Powder provides a ✓ Lactose Free combination of mineral ascorbates – known to be less irritating to sensitive stomachs – that offer a high level of ✓ Vegan Vitamin C for antioxidant, immune and adrenal support. ✓ Vegetarian

AUST L 317425 Pack Size: 200g oral powder and 450g oral powder Recommended Dose: Take 4g (approx. 1 level 5mL metric teaspoon) in water, once or twice daily, or as recommended by your registered healthcare practitioner. Storage: Store below 25oC in a cool, dry place.

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Indications Each 4g Dose (approx. 1 level 5mL metric teaspoon) Contains • Possesses antioxidant properties Total Vitamin C 2.5g • May assist in the maintenance of a healthy immune system ascorbate 100mg • May assist in the relief of symptoms of colds equiv. Ascorbic acid 89mg • May help to support adrenal function 500mg • May help to support connective tissue formation equiv. Ascorbic acid 442mg • May assist in the absorption of Iron Calcium ascorbate dihydrate 500mg equiv. Ascorbic acid 411mg Excipients Ascorbic acid 1.56g Citric acid, colloidal anhydrous silica, , stevia Betacarotene 4mg rebaudiana leaf extract, natural orange flavour, lyc-O-Beta 20% VBAF. d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate 68mg Warnings equiv. d-alpha-Tocopherol (82.3IU) 55.2mg Contains Zinc which may be dangerous if taken in large amounts or for Zinc (as Zinc citrate dihydrate) 6.42mg a long period. Not to be used by children under two years of age without Rutoside (Rutin) 100mg medical advice. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner. Hesperidin 100mg Vitamin and mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Alpha lipoic acid (R,S) 50mg The maximum recommended daily dose of this medicine (8g) contains 269mg Sodium.

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Vitamin C is well known for its immune-supportive benefits, Ascorbate is necessary for protein synthesis and antibody its power as an antioxidant, and its role in supporting skin formation. The maintenance of high Ascorbate concentrations and connective tissue health, but unfortunately vitamin C can in leucocytes helps support the rapid oxidation/reduction be disturbing to the gastrointestinal tract in some forms. activity required for overall synthesis of gamma globulins. Mineral ascorbates – also known as non-acid vitamin C – are buffered Vitamin C also stimulates the transformation of lymphocytes forms of vitamin C found to be less irritating to the gastrointestinal into appropriate T and B blast cells – the precursors of the tract in some individuals than pure ascorbic acid. Sodium ascorbate effector cell in both cell mediated and humoral immunity. and calcium ascorbate are the most common forms of mineral Histamine is found within tissue mast cells or basophil ascorbates, although a number of others are available. Calcium leucocytes and is released in response to biochemical/ ascorbate consists of 82% ascorbic acid bound to 18% calcium. mechanical stress, as well as free radical induced membrane oxidative damage. Studies indicate that vitamin C may indirectly Possesses Antioxidant Properties enhance chemotaxis by detoxifying histamine in vivo.10 Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant and may reverse oxidation May Help to Support Connective Tissue by donating electrons and hydrogen ions. Ascorbate may also Formation donate electrons and hydrogen ions to help regenerate vitamin E. (Figure 1) Vitamin C may reduce reactive oxygen species such as Vitamin C has a critical role in the synthesis of collagen and hydroxyl, hydroperoxyl, superoxide, alkoxyl and peroxyl radicals.1 mucopolysaccharides and subsequent cross-linking of the Betacarotene is a fat-soluble antioxidant that may add fibres to give new tissue strength to damaged tissue. It may additional antioxidant support by scavenging singlet oxygen4 therefore help to support connective tissue formation and and decreasing lipid peroxidation.5 As an immune modulator, growth. Two hydroxylation reactions requiring vitamin C Betacarotene has been found to support CD4 counts, the are necessary for collagen production – proline and lysine 11 CD4/CD8 ratio, and total white blood cell counts.6 hydroxylation. Ascorbate is required to reduce the iron co- factor back to its ferrous state in prolyl and lysyl hydroxylases.1 Alpha Lipoic Acid is believed to regenerate and recycle other antioxidants, thereby strengthening Rutin and Bioflavonoids may also help support connective the antioxidant network within the body. tissues through their actions as inflammatory mediators and support of a strong collagen matrix.12 May Assist in the Maintenance of a Healthy References available upon request Immune System. May Assist in the Relief of Symptoms of Colds in Some Individuals The concentration of Ascorbate in leucocytes is one of the highest known and is considered to be second only to the adrenal and pituitary glands.1 Immune function can reflect levels of plasma and leucocyte vitamin C, emphasizing its importance for overall immune support.7,8,9

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