1000 mg Ester-C high dose to maintain the best support of the immune system Ester-C is the strongest form of vitamin C, which is considered the third generation of vitamin C. It is a unique, patented form of vitamin C with many important benefits over the other forms of vitamin C. Studies have shown that Ester-C has the following advantages compared to "normal" vitamin C (ascorbic acid): it is absorbed into blood circulation faster; it leads to higher vitamin C blood levels; it is maintained by the body for longer; it does not cause gastrointestinal disorder. It does not affect the enamel. The bioflavonoids in Ester C are vitamin C synergists: they improve vitamin C absorption. ster-C is a patented form of pH neutral vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) and natural metabolites. Ester-C is produced by The Ester-C Comp., Inc. made. The manufacturing process is subject to US patents no. 4,822,816 and 5,070,085. ESTER-C: THE THIRD GENERATION OF VITAMIN C The name 'Ascorbic acid' has a direct connection with the ability of vitamin C to prevent scurvy (A-scorbut is Latin for anti-scurvy). Vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid has been available as a dietary supplement for over 30 years. The acidity of ascorbic acid has been known to cause stomach and digestive problems. A new form of vitamin C was introduced about ten years ago in the form of calcium ascorbate. The pH-neutral dietary supplement, in which the ascorbic acid is chemically bound with calcium, does not have the disadvantages of the acid form. Ester-C is considered the third generation of vitamin C. It is a unique, patented form of vitamin C with many important advantages compared to the other vitamin C forms. As soon as vitamin C is absorbed by the body, it is broken down into several metabolites, the most important being threonic acid. Threonic acid and the other metabolites are important in making vitamin C available to the body. In addition, threonic acid has the ability to mobilize previously stored vitamin C and to make it again available to the body. Research has shown, Ester-C has the following advantages compared to 'ordinary' vitamin C (ascorbic acid): It is absorbed faster into the blood stream; It leads to higher vitamin C blood levels; It is maintained longer by the body; It does not cause gastrointestinal upset It does not affect tooth enamel. The bioflavonoids in Ester C are vitamin C synergists: they improve the vitamin C absorbance. Vitamin C offers many health benefits, of which the following have been officially approved by the new European Legislation: Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system, including during and after intense physical exercise Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, and contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system, and contributes to normal psychol