The fruit of the acerola cherry tree is rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and carotenoids, with the cherry-like fruits being one of the richest-known natural sources of vitamin C. In addition, Acerola also contains a whole array of bioflavonoids, vitamins, minerals and other phytonutrients, making it an ideal food-based source of nutrition.
Acerola Cherry is a well absorbed, retained, and utilised form of vitamin C that is gentle, non-acidic and citrus-free.
These capsules contain pure powdered acerola cherry, yielding 25% vitamin C in vegan capsules.
Acerola Cherry is a 'food complex material' and you can take it between meals and on an empty stomach with no adverse reactions.
Each 800mg capsule provides 200mg of vitamin C in the form of a gentle non-acidic Wholefood product that is well used by the body, unlike synthetic ascorbic acid, which is rapidly excreted, it is also well retained.
Permitted Health Claims:
Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, functioning of the nervous system, psychological function, immune system function and collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin, and teeth.
Vitamin C contributes to maintaining the function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise, the protection of cells from oxidative stress, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Suggested Intake: 1-2 capsules daily as a food supplement or as directed by a practitioner.