Kirkman's
Chewable Vitamin C Tablets are sugar free and naturally
flavored with a passion fruit flavor. They contain no
artificial colors and are casein and gluten free. The
product is sweetened with sorbitol and sucralose.
The
vitamin C is derived from a combination of ascorbic
acid and sodium ascorbate. This combination produces
a buffering effect and is easier on the digestive tract
than pure vitamin C.
The
list of health conditions where vitamin C has shown
promise is very long and need not be summarized here.
Its value in the good health of children is extremely
important for the following reasons:
1.
Vitamin C supports the immune system
2. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and possesses
free radical activity
3. Collagen is the main protein substance in the human
body. It literally holds our body together in the form
of tissue, tendons cartilage etc. Vitamin C is essential
in the production of collagen.
Vitamin
C's role in immune system support is one of the key
elements which make it very critical for supplementation
in children. Vitamin C assists white blood cell function,
including antibody levels and responses. It is imperative
that growing, active children not be deficient in this
nutrient.
As
a dietary supplement take the following amounts daily:
According to age
Tablets
Small
Children 50 pounds or less
1 tablet daily
Larger
Children and Adults
2
tablets daily
These
statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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