Vitamin C 500 mg Chewable contains vitamin C (as sodium ascorbate and ascorbic acid) in an orange-flavored chewable tablet.Vitamin C has numerous biological functions. Foremost, it is essential for the synthesis of collagen and glycosaminoglycans, which are the building materials of all connective tissues such as skin, blood vessels, tendons, joint cartilage, and bone. Vitamin C is the requiredcoenzyme for two groups of enzymes that catalyze the crosslinking of collagen fibers-lysyl hydroxylases and prolyl hydroxylases. As such, vitamin C is essential for normal wound healing and capillary health. Vitamin C participates in the biosynthesis of carnitine, serotonin, and certain neurotransmitters including norepinephrine. Vitamin C is among the most powerful antioxidants in humans and animals. It is a water-soluble, chain-breaking antioxidant that reacts directly with superoxide, hydroxyl radicals, and singlet oxygen.Suggested Use: Adults chew 1 tablet, 1 to 2 times daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Download Vitamin C 500mg Chewable Information Sheet These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat,cure, or prevent any disease
