The antioxidant power of vitamin C
Vitamin C is perhaps the most well-known vitamin. It plays an important role in a host of metabolic functions, such as tissue growth and repair, as well as gum and teeth health. Vitamin C also acts as an antioxidant and strengthens the immune system. Given the importance of vitamin C, there are fortunately ways to enhance and improve the function of this nutrient in the body.
Red Bioflavonoids: Making Vitamin C Even Better
There is a deeply ingrained myth about the antioxidant properties of vitamin C. This vitamin does indeed offer antioxidant protection, but this protection is rather modest compared to that offered by other molecules found in nature. The main reason to consume an Ester C® supplement is to provide the body with a highly bioavailable form of the vitamin so that it can use it as a vitamin.
When the body uses vitamin C as an antioxidant, it becomes unusable for performing the biological functions for which it is intended: the development of cartilage, bones, and teeth, the integrity of the vascular system, wound healing, endogenous carnitine synthesis, tyrosine amino acid metabolism, the synthesis of various neurotransmitters, and cholesterol degradation, to name a few.
Enter red bioflavonoids! The most powerful known antioxidants come from fruits, especially berries, and more specifically dark-colored (red and purple) berries. Concentrates of red bioflavonoids offer an unparalleled level of antioxidant protection and have been the subject of clinical research in humans in the treatment of a wide variety of malignant conditions and cardiovascular diseases.
Calcium ascorbate is a buffered form of vitamin C known to be less acidic and more easily tolerated by individuals sensitive to vitamin C supplements based on ascorbic acid. Red bioflavonoids offer powerful antioxidant protection, freeing vitamin C from its role as an antioxidant so that it can facilitate essential metabolic processes. By combining red bioflavonoids with vitamin C, you will get the best out of your vitamin C.
Resveratrol: This "red wine antioxidant" is attracting attention due to its health and longevity benefits.
What could be more pleasant than a gourmet meal by candlelight accompanied by a glass of red wine? Indeed, the rich taste of red wine and its relaxing effects can be enjoyable, but science now confirms that the best benefit of red wine may be its health potential due to resveratrol, the "red wine antioxidant." This is an immune agent found in grapes that grapevines produce to defend themselves against bacteria and fungi. Red wine contains resveratrol thanks to the skins of the grapes used in its production. Resveratrol first attracted attention as an answer to the "French paradox," the mystery of a low incidence of cardiovascular disease in the French population whose diet is rich in saturated fats. Recent in vitro and animal studies continue to reveal the health benefits of resveratrol:
- Resveratrol indicates potential for increased longevity1.
- Resveratrol is known to increase blood flow to the brain by 30% and thus contribute to reducing the risk of stroke3.
- Resveratrol can slow the effects of aging on the brain by increasing cognitive function and reducing the risk of dementia4.
Do you have to consume red wine to benefit from resveratrol? No. Dietary supplements available on the market contain a concentrated amount of resveratrol often greater than what is found in red wine. Moreover, consuming resveratrol without alcohol is even healthier, because alcohol, despite certain cardiovascular benefits, poses its own health risks. Also, whether you drink a glass of red wine or take a dietary supplement, resveratrol remains a nutrient with enormous health potential.
Berry-C Supreme® from Health First®: Much More Than Just Vitamin C
- Supreme Vitamin C – The supplement is made with calcium ascorbate, a buffered source of vitamin C that is easily absorbed, gentle on the stomach (non-acidic product), and a good source of calcium.
- Supreme Antioxidant – The supplement includes the same red bioflavonoids found in Flavin7® antioxidant products, plus a significant amount of concentrated red wine antioxidant. Two capsules of Berry-C Supreme contain 12 mg of resveratrol, which is the equivalent of what is found in one liter of ordinary red wine.
- Supreme Absorption – The supplement contains 5 mg of Bioperine® black pepper extract to improve vitamin C absorption. Studies indicate that vitamin C absorption increases by 40% when consumed simultaneously with the cellular thermonutrient Bioperine®.