Citrus Bioflavonoids are used because the bioflavonoids protect and enhance Vitamin C and increase its absorption and bioavailability.

Alpha Lipoic Acid is a metabolic antioxidant which is both water and fat soluble. Alpha lipoic acid may help extend the antioxidant qualities of Vitamin C.

Vitamin C is the most popular single nutrient taken around the world and is regarded as a powerful antioxidant which defends tissue and protects the body against free radicals. Vitamin C is essential for growth and repair of tissues and is necessary for the formation of collagen, bone, and cartilage.

Vitamin C may help to retard the aging process and prevent wrinkles. Vitamin C is a powerful anti-oxidant and helps reduce free radical activity in the body.

Vitamin C is essential for optimum immune system response.Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of antioxidant vitamins such as Vitamin C may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer.

............................................................... As an antioxidant Vitamin C protects against lipid (fat) and protein oxidation. Vitamin C also helps other antioxidant nutrients (Vitamin E and Vitamin A) from being oxidized. Vitamin C has also been shown to help prevent the formation of carcinogenic agents; thus protecting the body from many forms of cancer.

............................................................... Vitamin C's reputation as a cold preventative and treatment now has clinical evidence to support it. In laboratory conditions, Vitamin C inactivates a variety of viruses and bacteria. Studies show that optimum levels of Vitamin C stimulates important components of the immune system, making it effective in lessening the duration and intensity of the symptoms of upper respiratory infections and the common cold. Vitamin C also has a mild antihistamine effect in the body.