HEALTH SOLUTIONS: RECOMMENDED USE: A factor in the normal development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and gums. A factor in wound healing. DOSAGE FORM: Tablets RECOMMENDATIONS: Adults take 1 caplet daily with a meal, or as directed by health care practitioner. Each tablet is formulated to release gradually over a 4-hour period. DESCRIPTION: Each easy-to-swallow, timed-release tablet of Quest Vitamin C 1000 mg Timed Release contains 1,000 mg of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and 100 mg of citrus bioflavonoids. This product contains no artificial preservatives, colours, flavours, or added sugar, starch, milk products, yeast, gluten, or salt. Recommended Daily Allowance: Dosage varies, depending on age Food Sources: Fruits and vegetables, especially Brussels sprouts, collards, kale, parsley, tomatoes, sweet peppers, watercress, black currants, oranges, lemons, strawberries. Causes of Defi ciency: Poor diet. Symptoms of Defi ciency: Bleeding gums, easy bruising, fragile bones, poor wound healing, susceptibility to infection, hysteria, depression. Complementary Nutrients: Bioflavonoids, vitamin E, selenium, beta-carotene. HOW IT WORKS: Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin known for its use for treating the common cold. It is also needed for tissue growth and repair, the strength of capillary walls, lactation, detoxification, and adrenal gland function. Vitamin C is vital for the formation of collagen, the body’s structural substance, and it supports the immune system, helping the body resist and overcome disease and fight bacteria and viruses. In addition, vitamin C promotes wound healing, is a powerful antioxidant, and helps in the absorption of iron. The added citrus bioflavonoids in this formula work synergistically with vitamin C and help increase its absorption and antioxidant power DID YOU KNOW… Most animals are able to manufacture their own vitamin C, but humans are unable to do so and must rely on dietary sources. RESEARCH: Countless research studies support the use of vitamin C for the prevention and treatment of many conditions. In particular, a number of studies support the use of vitamin C in the prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD). In 2004, a pooled analysis of 9 prospective cohort studies, including more than 290,000 adults who were free of CHD at baseline and followed for an average of 10 years, found that those who took more than 700 mg/day of supplemental vitamin C had a 25% lower risk of CHD than those who did not take vitamin C supplements. Another study found that the risk of death from cardiovascular disease was 42% lower in men and 25% lower in women who consumed more than 50 mg/day of dietary vitamin C and who regularly took vitamin C supplements, corresponding to a total vitamin C intake of about 300 mg/day. SIDE EFFECTS: No side effects expected at recommended dosage INTERACTIONS AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: Consult your health care practitioner before using if you have a serious condition or are taking any medications. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children.