Why C-complex is essential?
Free radicals in our environment destroy the electrons in the molecules of our cells.
Among other things, this causes premature aging and damages the mitochondria where energy is produced leading to fatigue.
- Vitamin C is a powerful anti-oxident that offers its electrons freely, thereby promotes youthfulness and boosts energy.
- Vitamin C accelerates the rate of collagen formation which is needed for healthy skin, hair, blood vessels and much more.
Why Christara C-complex?
- Our C-complex is an organic, water-soluble, whole-food based vitamin C that is not isolated, but rather whole vitamin C with naturally occurring cofactors, such as bioflavonoids, vitamins, and minerals.
- We extract our vitamin C exclusively from two pure, nutrient-rich
foods: Acerola cherry and Camu Camu, which have 65 and 30 times more Vitamin C
than oranges, respectively.
- Liquid C-Complex extract is more bio-available than powders and
- Whole-food derived as nature intended so it can be readily
assimilated without stressing the body
- Without synthetic formulation (most Vitamin C supplements exist
as isolated compounds or synthetic derivatives that can be highly acidic,
toxic, and cause nutrient imbalances within the body)
- Non-GMO and gluten-free
- No fillers, additives, or artificial preservatives
Health Benefits of C-complex:
Whole Vitamin C with naturally occurring cofactors (including
bioflavonoids, vitamins, and minerals) is a powerful anti-oxidant force that
helps the body carry out numerous cellular functions that promote vitality and
- Cancer Prevention
Earl Harrison, a professor of
Human Nutrition, co-authored a study with members of the
Nutritional Science Research Group in
the National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Prevention and former
colleagues from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Research
Center to investigate the role of nitrates as potential carcinogens (cancer-causing
agents) and the effect of nutritional intervention in halting the development
of these carcinogens. The toxic compounds of nitrate metabolism were shown to be offset by the intrinsic
vitamin C content of the foods, in a mechanism attributed to the well-known,
anti-oxidant effect of vitamin C.
- Cardiovascular Health
Vitamin C plays a significant role in healthy collagen formation,
which is an essential binding agent within the body, especially blood vessels.
“When a crack develops in a blood vessel wall due to a shortage of ascorbate,
certain fat packages in the blood have the ability to plug the leak by forming
a kind of plaster cast.” This is the beginning of plaque build-up in the
arteries, a condition called atherosclerosis. Matthias Rath’s famous guinea pig
studies revealed that atherosclerosis could be induced by a vitamin-C deficient
diet, proposing that the lipid plaques are part of a compensatory mechanism in
response to lack of vitamin C.
- Longevity & Beauty- Youthfulness is directly related to vascular health.
Healthy skin, tendons, vasculature, organs, bone, cartilage, and
hair all require the presence and function of collagen. Vitamin C accelerates the
rate of collagen formation.
One of the most important functions of vitamin C is to boost the
body’s immune system. Immune
cells actively pump vitamin C into the cells when more is required, such as
during times of stress or infection when levels are being depleted. Essential
components of the immune system, such as natural killer cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes,
and antibodies, are enhanced and increased by the presence of Vitamin C.
- Mental Health
Vitamin C has been proven to enhance brain function and
psychological coping. “Specifically, supplementation led to improved ratings of
stress, mental health and vigor and improved cognitive performance during
intense mental processing."
- Digestive Health
Studies suggest that vitamin C reduces mucosal inflammation of
the digestive tract in celiac disease. Celiac disease is
being described as a heightened immune response to allergens with many
inflammatory markers (such as INF-a and TNF) which are significantly reduced by
the addition of Vitamin C.
Common signs (symptoms) of deficiency
Symptoms include fatigue, depression, dry and splitting hair;
gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), receding gums, bleeding gums; rough,
dry, scaly skin; poor wound healing, easy bruising; nosebleeds; and a decreased
ability to ward off infection.
Dangerous disorders due to chronic Vitamin C deficiency
- Peridontal Disease
Those at risk for vitamin C deficiency include: smokers,
alcoholics, individuals who do not consume fruits or vegetables, elderly
people, and infants who consume only cow's milk. Vitamin C deficiency can
manifest as swollen, bleeding gums, loose teeth, and tooth loss. Vitamin C supplementation can
help the gums adhere more firmly to the teeth and reduce swelling and bleeding.
Studies now show that vitamin C levels may influence the incidence of type II diabetes, the anxiety, depression, and stress experienced by diabetic patients, and the risk of atrial fibrillation in diabetic patients. 10
- Cardiovascular Disease
Oxidant damage and inflammation play key roles in the development of heart disease and stroke. Studies now show vitamin C improves the function of the lining of blood vessels that control blood flow and pressure. 11
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