Ultra Potent-C 1000 - 90 Tablets

The Ultra Potent-C 1000 by Metagenics is the same exclusive, patented formula as Ultra Potent-C® 500, but with 1,000 mg of vitamin C per tablet and a higher potency metabolite support system.

Vitamin C is water-soluble, which simply means that is dissolves in water. It is absolutely necessary for the body to develop and grow in a normal manner. If you take too much vitamin C, it simply leaves the body through urine. So you don’t need to worry much about a vitamin C overdose; however, amounts over 2,000 milligrams per day have been known to cause stomach upset and diarrhea. On the other hand, because any excess leaves the body, it is important to have a continual supply of this vitamin throughout the day. The body does not store vitamin C for later use.

Why is Vitamin C Important?

The body uses vitamin C to help grow and repair all of its tissues. It forms the protein that is used to make skin, tendons, blood vessels and ligaments and it works to maintain and repair bones, teeth and cartilage. It also helps the body form scar tissue to repair wounds.

In addition to all these things, vitamin C is one of the few vitamins that also act as an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect the body from the devastating damage that can be caused by free radicals, which are harmful particles created whenever the body digests food or is exposed to toxins, such as radiation or tobacco smoke. Most researchers believe that free radicals are the main cause of visible aging, so keep a constant supply of vitamin C in your body, if you want to retain your youthful appearance.

But it’s not just vanity that propels us to fight free radicals; they are also implicated in various chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. For all these reasons, it is important to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin C daily. One way to do this is by taking this Ultra Potent-C vitamin supplement by Metagenics.

Vitamin C may very well be best known for its cold remedying abilities, but research shows that vitamin C supplements and vitamin C-rich foods do not actually reduce your risk of getting a cold. But don’t let that deter you: there are many other benefits to maintaining healthy levels of this essential vitamin. Also, you might experience a shorter duration of illness with milder symptoms, if you’re in the habit of taking vitamin C regularly. Just be sure to that you’re already taking it when the cold comes on. It hasn’t been shown to have much of an effect after the cold has taken hold.

Vitamin C Deficiency

The most well-known deficiency of vitamin C may very well be the condition called scurvy – but this only happens in extreme cases of deficiency. Actually, these days, it is most commonly seen in the elderly, if at all. Although you may not have to worry much about scurvy, you should be concerned about the symptoms that can present themselves with a lesser deficiency of vitamin C. Such symptoms are bleeding gums, anemia, dry and splitting hair, bruising easily, gingivitis, nosebleeds, weight gain, weakened tooth enamel and rough, scaly skin.