Ester-C Complex 100c
Product Information: Ester-C Complex 100c Ester-C Complex capsules, provided by Douglas Laboratories, contain a non-acidic, calcium ascorbate form of vitamin C combined with a citrus bioflavonoid complex. Ester-C is a unique form of vitamin C that is created through a patented, water-based process that combines vitamin C and calcium. Ester-C is non-acidic and should be well-tolerated by those who are sensitive to the acidic nature of ascorbic acid. FUNCTIONS Vitamin C: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has numerous biological functions. It is essential for the synthesis of collagen and glycosaminoglycans, which are the building materials of all connective tissues, such as skin, blood vessels, tendons, joint cartilage and bone. Vitamin C is the required coenzyme for two groups of enzymes that catalyze the crosslinking of collagen fibers - lysyl hydroxylases and prolyl hydroxylases. As such, vitamin C is essential for normal wound healing and capillary health. Vitamin C participates in the bio