nulife

Ascorbic Acid (Ester-C®) and calcium.

1 time daily, 1 capsule each time after meals.

1. What are the ingredients of CitrusC?

CitrusC contains Ascorbic Acid (Ester-C®) and calcium.

2. What is Ascorbic Acid (Ester-C®) and calcium?

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. Unlike most mammals and other animals, humans do not have the ability to make their own vitamin C. Therefore, we must obtain vitamin C through our diet.

Calcium is the most common mineral in the human body. About 99% of the calcium in the body is found in bones and teeth, while the other 1% is found in the blood and soft tissue. Calcium levels in the blood and fluid surrounding the cells (extracellular fluid) must be maintained within a very narrow concentration range for normal physiological functioning. The physiological functions of calcium are so vital to survival that the body will demineralize bone to maintain normal blood calcium levels when calcium intake is inadequate. Thus, adequate dietary calcium is a critical factor in maintaining a healthy skeleton.

3. Why do we need to have Ascorbic Acid (Ester-C®)?

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of such vitamins in your diet.

The Benefits of CitrusC:

1. Helps strengthen immune system
   The Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University cites studies that demonstrate vitamin C is an essential component of immunity by stimulating phagocytosis activity and the production of interferon, which protects cells against diseases. vitamin C also stimulates production of white blood cells. Therefore, supplemental vitamin C, such as Ester-C, also increases antibody levels in the serum.
2. Helps anti-aging
   CITRUSC can helps anti-aging in 2 ways. First of all, vitamin C enhances the synthesis of collagen, a key structure protein of the skin. Secondly, vitamin C is a strong antioxidant which helps reduce skin damage caused by free radicals. Thus, consumption of adequate vitamin C can help reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture.
3. A strong antioxidant
   According to Linus Pauling Institute, vitamin C is a strong antioxidant, which protects many molecules or tissue against free radicals damage, including nucleic acid (DNA & RNA), proteins, fat and blood. This helps to prevent against non-communicable diseases and degenerative disease.
4. Helps build healthy collagen
   Collagen is found in the connective tissue of our skin, teeth, bones, organs and cartilage. Collagen keeps our skin firm and resilient, protecting it from wrinkling. The role of vitamin C in the production of collagen is to interact with amino acids within collagen cells, which continuous collagen production. In case of inadequate vitamin C, collagen production will be slow.
5. Helps iron absorption and oxygenation of red blood cells
   Iron is the mineral in red blood cells that binds to oxygen. Vitamin C can combine with certain forms of iron to improve iron absorption. The iron becomes more stable and has increased solubility after combination. Thus it is more readily absorbed. Adequate iron ensures high number of healthy red blood cells in body, which helps oxygenation.
6. Helps neutralize carcinogens
   Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, neutralizing cancer-causing chemicals that form in the body. It can protect against the formation of nitrosamine (carcinogen).
   One research show that those who consumed more than 83 mg of vitamin C daily had a striking, 64% reduction in lung cancer compared with those who consumed less than 63 mg per day.

4. Is it safe to take CitrusC?

CitrusC is absolutely a safe source of vitamin C for daily intake. Formulated with calcium, naturally-occurring threonic acid and citrus bioflavonoids, CITRUS C’s absorption and utilization by the body are 4 times higher than those of ordinary vitamin C. It is registered in Hong Kong and approved by the Hong Kong Department of Health (Reg. No. HK49897) and is safe for consumption.

5. What are the Syndromes when Lacking in Ascorbic Acid (Ester-C®)?

Lacking of Ascorbic Acid (Ester-C®) caused the following syndromes. Serious side effects from too much vitamin C are very rare, because the body cannot store the vitamin. However, amounts greater than 2,000 mg/day are not recommended because such high doses can lead to stomach upset and diarrhea.

Too little vitamin C can lead to signs and symptoms of deficiency, including:

• Anemia
• Bleeding gums
• Decrease ability to fight infection
• Decrease wound-healing rate
• Dry and splitting hair
• Easy bruising
• Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
• Nosebleeds
• Possible weight gain because of slowed metabolism
• Rough, dry, scaly skin
• Swollen and painful joints
• Weakened tooth enamel

A severe form of vitamin C deficiency is known as scurvy, which mainly affects older, malnourished adults.

6. Why Choose our CitrusC Compare to the Similar Products in the Market?

Each capsule contains 500 mg of vitamin C (one fresh orange contains 60 mg of vitamin C), formulated with calcium, naturally occurring threonic acid and citrus bioflavonoids. CITRUS C’s absorption and utilization by the body are 4 times higher than those of ordinary vitamin C. CITRUS C benefits to the stomach and teeth by neutralizing pH which is a better choice for those with poor GI tract. It is registered in Hong Kong and approved by the Hong Kong Department of Health (Reg. No. HK49897) and is safe for consumption.

One capsule of CitrusC contains 500 mg of safe and concentrated vitaminC, it costs HK $ 8. If compared to an orange with 60 mg of vitamin C, one capsule of CitrusC containing vitamin C is more than or equal to 8 oranges. Regardless of price or quality, CitrusC is one of the most premium product in FFC..

CitrusC is suitable for the following people to consume:

• Those who consume less than 2 fresh citrus fruits (no exposure to extreme temperature, sun or frozen, etc.) per day
• Those who are vulnerable to colds, flu or nasal allergy
• Those who dislike fruits and vegetables
• Smokers (including passive smokers)
• Regular computer, TV or mobile phone users
• Those who always eat meat, fermented food or barbecued foods
• Those who like sun bathing or work outdoors
• Those who experience gum bleeding or suffer from cardiovascular diseases or anemia
• Those who have just undergone surgeries or have fresh wounds
• The elderly
• Pregnant or breast-feeding women who want to maintain good absorption of iron
• Those who always expose to heavy metal
• Those who like eating cans (cans contain heavy metals)
• Those who under stress

1. Pauling L: Vitamin C and the Common Cold. San Francisco: WH Freeman, 1976.
   • Intake 1 - 2 g per day of vitamin C can activate the white blood cells (WBC)
   • Intake 5 g per day of vitamin C can produce double number of WBC
   • Intake level can be up to 18 g per day of vitamin C
     Reference http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/pauling.html
2. Pauling L: Speech at Natural Foods Exposition, March 29, 1982, reported in Natural Foods Merchandiser, June 1982, p.65.
   • Pauling himself reportedly took at least 12,000 mg daily and raised the amount to 40,000 mg if symptoms of a cold appear
3. Pauling's meta-analyses (1971a,b) by Harri Hemilä
   • Ritzel found that the common cold symptoms in the vitamin C group were 31% shorter and the number of colds 45% lower in the vitamin C group.
     Reference http://www.ltdk.helsinki.fi/users/hemila/reviews/pauling/
4. Vitamin C antagonizes the cytotoxic effects of antineoplastic drugs.
   • The researchers gave a vitamin C product to cancer cells that were treated with chemotherapy and found that the 30% to 70% fewer cancer cells were killed
     Reference http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18829561
5. Scientific studies and vitamin C
   • Vitamin C can enhance the immune function in a number of ways
   • Healthy adults: In a 1981 study, healthy adults received 1 gram of vitamin C intravenously. One hour later, the neutrophil motility (how fast your white blood cells can move) and leukocyte transformation in the subjects' blood had increased significantly.
   • Other studies support the finding that vitamin C enhances the leukocyte function. Vitamin C has also been shown to decrease bacteriological activity.
   • According to 2 studies from the early 1980s, 2 to 5 grams of vitamin C per day can correct these low serum levels and, in some patients, improve the defenses put up by the immune system.
     Reference http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/vitamin-c.htm

Vitamin C Information

• Research Shows 1 in 7 Young People Have a Vitamin C Deficiency!
• Vitamin C May Effectively Prevent Radiation Induced GI Syndrome
• Vitamin C supplement use may protect against gallstones: an observational study on a randomly selected population.
• Vitamin C in Conjunction With Other Nutrients May Speed Wound Healing
• Vitamin C Deficiency May Contribute to Degenerative Disk Problems in the Elderly
  Reference http://www.best-natural-health-supplements.com/vitamin-C-information.html

1. The Future is Now- C metabolites, threonate and the power of Ester-C
   Jeffrey Bland, Ph. D. (Author of Nutraerobics)
2. Taking Large Amount of Vitamin C can Equivalent to remedy
   Mr. Law (Pharmacist)