We can’t manufacture vitamin C

Like guinea pigs and chimpanzees, humans can’t produce vitamin C.

This vital, water-soluble nutrient has many functions.

Immune booster

Boosts white blood cells and antibodiesIncreases interferon (in animal studies)Protects cell membranes helping reduce histamine release

Antioxidant action

Protects against free radicals that can cause oxidative stress (cellular rust).Free radical build-up is linked with conditions such as heart disease, stroke and cancers.

Eat a rainbow!

Aim for around two servings of fruit and five servings of vegetables daily. This provides vitamin C plus a wide range of healthful plant pigments, vitamins and minerals.

Don’t destroy it!

Delicate vitamin C is destroyed by exposure to air heat, and light.Choose raw or lightly cooked fruit and veggies to help retain more of the delicate vitamins.

Skin benefits

Builds and maintains collagen and connective tissue supporting muscle, skin and blood vessels. Essential for collagen so getting enough helps to ensure that your skin is elastic.

Stress and skin

The stress hormone cortisol triggers inflammation which breaks down collagen. Collagen helps to keep skin plump and firm.Signs of stress may be visible in your completion.

For smokers

One puff introduces three trillion free radicals onto the lungs. Smoking uses tiny C stores Causes skin constriction so that less oxygen and nutrients feed and protect your skin.

Helps iron absorption

Iron is a major component of the oxygen-carrying protein haemoglobin.

When taken with a meal, vitamin C helps your body to naturally absorb iron.

Stress attacker

Raised stress hormones deplete vitamin C in your body. Vitamin C is the first nutrient to be depleted in alcoholics, smokers and people who are obese.

Free radical fighter

Vitamin C is a potent free radical scavenger. High levels of free radicals can be triggered by pollution, poor diet (too many fast, fatty, sugary foods and drinks), alcohol and cigarette smoke.

Vitamin E preserver

Vitamin C can regenerate other disease-fighting antioxidants in the body, including vitamins. This boosts your body’s self defence systems.

Deficiency disease

Getting less than 10 mg of vitamin C for around three months can trigger the vitamin C deficiency disease, scurvy.

21st Century scurvy?

Dietitians in South Wales, UK have seen a resurgence of scurvy blamed on too many takeaways and not enough fresh fruit and vegetables.Today, its about choice.

Top sources of vitamin C

Fresh fruits and vegetable including green vegetables, citrus fruits, berries, tomatoes, guava, potatoes, kiwi fruits and fresh herbs such as parsley

Space it out

With regular vitamin C supplements, its best to space them throughout the day. Because it is water-soluble, excess vitamin C is excreted from the body via urine

Need a supplement?

• Smokers• Faddy eaters• Two and five a day

avoiders• Medical conditions that

make absorbing nutrients difficult

Poly C is different

Contains a range of vitamin C forms and citrus bioflavonoids to help body cells absorb and use vitamin C.

Why Poly C™?

Higher blood levels compared with regular supplements.Breaks down effectively in the body.Contains bioflavonoids to boost absorption

Using Poly C™Take two to four tabletsdaily or as your personal needs require. Do not exceedfour tablets per day.Suitable for vegetarians.Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL.IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST SEE YOUR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER.NOT TO BE USED IN CHILDREN UNDER TWO YEARS OF AGE WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE.

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