Ester-C 500mg Chewable Orange (90 Count)

Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant and is one of the most well-documented nutrients. Most mammals can produce vitamin C as needed, but the human body lost this ability during its evolution, so an adequate daily intake of this vitamin is necessary to maintain good health. Vitamin C is found in fruits and vegetables but is easily destroyed by heat, cooking, processing, and storage; furthermore, our body eliminates it quickly in the urine. Vitamin C levels can be inadequate in the presence of physical and mental stress, in older adults, and in individuals with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and age-related eye diseases.

Vitamin C is primarily known for strengthening the immune system by supporting and enhancing the function of white blood cells. It is also essential for the formation of collagen, which is a basic building block of many tissues and a crucial component of skin rejuvenation. Vitamin C also helps reduce histamine release by the body, thereby alleviating allergic symptoms. Many forms of vitamin C exist, with ascorbic acid being the most basic form. Ester-C® brand calcium ascorbate is a suitable choice for users seeking a clinically proven form of vitamin C that is gentler on the body than ascorbic acid.