This category contains vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and bioflavonoids. You will find vitamin C in chewable, buffered, powdered, capsules and tablet form. Bioflavoniods are available in tablets. This category has many potencies, sizes and forms of these nutrients.

Vitamin C is important for maintaining a healthy immune system and preventing disease.

Vitamin C is an important vitamin for helping the body to deal with physical and emotional stress.

Vitamin C may also help to prevent high blood pressure and atherosclerosis ( hardening of the arteries).

Vitamin C is important for growth and repair. It is needed for repairing broken bones, helping gums heal after tooth extractions and forming bones and cartilage.

Bioflavonoids are compounds found in plants that have antiviral, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine and antioxidant activity. They may also lower cholesterol and protect against cardiovascular disease.

People who may benefit from vitamin C and bioflavonoid supplementation are:older people (over 55), convalescents, those who consume large amounts of alcohol, those with active, busy lives, people with colds, smokers (each cigarette destroys some vitamin C), those exposed to excessive pollution, athletes and routine aspirin users.