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Contains Chlorophyll

#28 Vita C 1000

Vitamin C plays an integral role in the human body in many ezymatic functions as well as being vital for the proper growth and development of teeth, bones, gums, blood vessels and even ligaments. In fact, Vitamin C is a component in all of the organs in the human body. In addition, the nuerotransmitters in the body as well as adrenal hormones are dependent on Vitamin C for their processes. Without Vitamin C, the human body would not be able to absorb two other important supplements, iron and folic acid.

Even though it is so important to proper functioning of the human organism, Vitamin C deficiency does occur with mild deficiency causes random aches, pains, weakness and occasionally sore gums or nose bleeds. When deficiency becomes severe, symptoms result in scurvy which includes red and swollen gums, excessive bruising and even internal bleeding. An individual with scurvy may have bones that easily break, skin that tears open and abnormal bone or tooth development. Because of it’s relation to iron, Vitamin C deficiency also often lead to anemia which can include paleness, shortness of breath, weakness and even heart palpitations

Vitamin C benefits include:
- Prevent heart disease and some forms of cancer

- Improve immune function

- Maintain healthy skin and blood vessels

- Accelerate healing

- Reduce allergic reactions

54 Vitamin C Quercetin

Quercetin is an anti-oxident compound preventing oxygen molecules from damaging individual cells. This can prevent cell changes that can lead to cancer. A Finnish study concluded that men who had the highest intake of quercetin lowered their risk of heart disease by 20%. This compound has also been shown to inhibit the growth of tumors and keep cancer cells from spreading.

Quercetin a cousin of rutin, is a unique flavonoid that has been extensively studied by researchers around the world, starting with the discovery of both vitamin C and flavonoids by Albert Szent-Gyorgyi who received the Nobel Price in 1937 for research in this area. Flavonoids, by the way, are plant polyphenolics found as the pigments in leaves, barks, rinds, seeds, and flowers-frequently closely associated with Vitamin C and offering synergistic effects. Both flavonoids and Vitamin C benefit plants by providing them with antioxidant protection and also confer protection against climatic variations (in wind, rainfall, temperature, and sunlight). Flavonoids are also important for human health. Like vitamins, these compounds are not produced endogenously by the body and must be supplied either through the diet or nutritional supplements. Quercetin has been the subject of dozens of scientific reports over the past 30 years. It has shown the greatest activity among the flavonoids studied in experimental models. Quercetin is frequently used therapeutically in allergic conditions, including asthma and hayfever, eczema, and hives. Additional clinical uses include treatment of gout, pancreatitis and prostatitis, which are also, in part, inflammatory conditions. The common link is its ability to mediate production and manufacture of pro-inflammatory compounds.

However, its uses also may be important in cancer therapeutics. Quercetin is a recognized antioxidant and has been studied for its gastro-protective effects, inhibition of carcinogenicity either alone or in combination with chemotherapeutic agents, reducing risk of cataract. Again, the ability of quercetin to inhibit inflammatory leukotriene production may be a key to its beneficial impacts.