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Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin needed by the body for many vital metabolic reactions. Vitamin C is needed as a coenzyme for many metabolic pathways. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, with important roles in connective tissue, bone and skin health, immune function, and cardiovascular health.** It is also necessary to convert folic acid into its active form, and helps the body absorb iron. Good food sources of vitamin C include all citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit, lemons), strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, peppers, potatoes and cantaloupe. This formula combines vitamin C with rose hips (a natural form of bioflavonoids) in order to enhance absorption.
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Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, supports the immune system, and is needed for cardiovascular and nervous system health. It is also needed for healthy skin and hair. Selenium is an essential trace mineral that supports the antioxidant effect of vitamin E. The best dietary sources of selenium include nuts, unrefined grains, brown rice, wheat germ, and seafood.
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Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, supports the immune system, and is needed for cardiovascular and nervous system health. It is also needed for healthy skin and hair. The natural form of alpha-tocopherol is known as "d-alpha tocopherol", whereas the synthetic form is called "dl-alpha tocopherol." The natural form is twice as bioavailable as synthetic forms.
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Beta carotene is also known as provitamin A because it can be converted into vitamin A within the body. Not only can beta carotene be used to make vitamin A when needed, it is also a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants are needed to protect the body from harm due to damaging compounds generated during our body's metabolism called free radicals.
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