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Effer-C Lemon Lime PKT 7GR -
36/box, (Now Foods)
This product is a potent blend of many vitamins, minerals and known antioxidants. This naturally pleasant tasting beverage is great to maintain our health and boost energy.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is unquestionably one of life’s most important nutrients. Everyday we unknowingly rely on it to help protect cells, produce energy, repair tissue and replenish lost electrolytes. Ironically, humans are just one of a handful of living creatures unable to produce our own supply of this vital nutrient. In fact, your dog can naturally manufacture upwards of ten times the amount of vitamin C that you might obtain in an entire day from food.
To make matters worse, vitamin C can be a terribly stubborn nutrient. Not only are we incapable of producing it, but getting adequate amounts from the diet is a task all in itself. Today’s typical diet has become just that, typical. The convenience of fast food, sodium-rich snacks and over-processed heart bombs has reduced our once healthy society to a scrambling cluster of time-pressed professionals who’ve somehow forgotten what it’s like to actually prepare balanced, nutritious meals. This makes obtaining the nutrients we so desperately need, next to impossible.
As if that wasn’t enough, vitamin C has a short half-life. Half lives measure the amount of time that it takes for one-half of a nutrient to be depleted from the bloodstream. In the case of vitamin C, it has a half life of just 30 minutes. For the sake of argument, let’s assume that your 7:00 AM breakfast includes an orange that contains a modest 70 mg of vitamin C. By 8:00, you’re left with only 35 mg. By 9:00, a mere 17 mg. And by the time lunch rolls around, you’ll be lucky to have any vitamin C in your system at all.
This should be of great concern to anyone who doesn’t carry a bushel of oranges around at all times. Because aside from the fact that the body rapidly depletes its reserve of vitamin C, it also depends on what remains to carry out a long list of biological tasks. When it’s not there, everything suffers - energy, metabolism, immune response, cartilage integrity and so on.
So how does one contend with this taxing concoction of unceasing stress, high-throttle lifestyle, endless toxins and pathetic dietary habits? It’s actually much simpler than you might imagine. Thanks to new technology in the nutritional sciences, getting the C you need no longer requires carrying around bottles of capsules or huge sacks of fruit.
Effer-C™ from NOW® is an effervescent vitamin C unlike any other, and was designed to quickly replenish the vital electrolytes needed to keep you running strong. With a nutritional profile superior to other fizzy C drinks, a taste that won hands-down in blind tests and an exceptional grade of ascorbic acid, Effer-C™ is clearly the smart choice.
Vitamin C
Starting with a exceptional grade of Vitamin C was the first step in formulating this superior drink. Fueled by 1000 mg of highly absorbable, gentle vitamin C, you can be assured that you’re getting enough C to keep you tip-top for hours. By utilizing a buffered, non-acidic vitamin C, Effer-C™ offers fast assimilation to boost energy and restore vital electrolytes without causing gastric irritation.
B-Complex
Busy lifestyles rob you of so much more than just time. Physical stress and mental anxiety can drain even the healthiest individuals of energy producing, mood supporting B vitamins. As these reserves diminish, so does the ability to stay motivated, focused, patient, responsive and energetic. Effer-C is bursting with a full B profile that contains as much as two times the amount of certain B-vitamins found in other brands.
Calcium/Magnesium
Calcium and magnesium have become synonymous with strong, healthy bones. Aside from their structural supporting properties, these two minerals work synergistically to help support the body’s adenosine triphosphate (ATP) energy reserves. Individually, magnesium is present in virtually every human biological process. Many of today’s most common elements (alcohol, fluoride, processed foods) can hinder your ability to retain optimal levels of this vital nutrient. Effer-C brings them right back!
Chromium
This essential trace mineral is a primary component in the synthesis of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Chromium also has a direct influence on the efficacy of our metabolism, in addition to how well we use glucose. Even a slight deficiency in chromium can result in fatigue, anxiety and glucose intolerance. Effer-C contains 20 mcg of chromium - more than even the most popular effervescent C supplement.
Anti-oxidants
Part of what makes Effer-C so effective is its unique antioxidant profile. By adding more alpha lipoic acid (ALA) than similar competing products, in addition to 5 mg of CoQ10 and zinc, Effer-C provides powerful protection against harmful, cell damaging free radicals.
If you haven’t experienced the nutritional rush that Effer-C delivers, you don’t know what you’re missing. NOW makes it easier than ever to stay energized and fully replenished throughout the day, during workouts and even on the road. Available in four delicious flavors (orange, lemon-lime, raspberry and cranberry Effer-C is a simple and effective way to maintain high levels of vitamin C and unlock the energy that’s just waiting within.
SUGGESTED USAGE
As a dietary supplement, empty 1 packet (7.2 g) into 4 to 6 fluid oz. (120 - 180 ml) of cold water. Drink slowly and enjoy, 1 packet 1 to 3 times daily.
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Effer-C Lemon Lime PKT 7GR -
36/box, (Now Foods)
Calories 18
Total Carbohydrate 4.5 g
Sugars 4 g
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid and cal. ascorbate) 1 g (1,000 mg)
Thiamine (from thiamine hydrochloride) 0.76 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 0.5 mg
Niacin (as niacinamide) 10 mg
Vitamin B-6 (from pyridoxine hydrochloride) 10 mg
Folic Acid 15 mcg
Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) 30 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (from d-cal. pantothenate) 2.5 mg
Calcium (from calcium ascorbate & d-calcium pantothenate) 20 mg
Magnesium (from magnesium carbonate) 60 mg
Zinc (from zinc ascorbic acid blend) 5 mg
Manganese (from manganese carbonate) 1 mg
Chromium (from chromium aspartate and ascorbate) 20 mcg
Sodium (from sodium bicarbonate) 60 mg
Potassium (from potassium bicarbonate) 200 mg
Stevia rebaudiana leaf extract (90% total steviosides) 22.5 mg
Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) 5 mg
CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q 10) 5 mg
Lemon Juice Concentrate Powder 100 mg
Other Ingredients: Fructose, Citric Acid, L-(+)-Tartaric Acid, L-Aspartic Acid, Malic Acid, Natural Lemon-Lime Flavors, Maltodextrin, Silica and Food Starch.
Free of: yeast, eggs, wheat, gluten, milk, preservatives, artificial colors, sweeteners or flavors.
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Effer-C Lemon Lime PKT 7GR -
36/box, (Now Foods)
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Effer-C Lemon Lime PKT 7GR -
36/box, (Now Foods)
FAQ
What is Calcium Ascorbate?
Calcium Ascorbate is a buffered salt (mineral) form of the water-soluble antioxidant Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Calcium is reacted with ascorbic acid to buffer the acidic nature of this vitamin, making it more gentle for the special needs of those who may have a sensitive gastrointestinal tract. The pH of this buffered mineral Ascorbate is approximately 6.8—7.4 as compared to ascorbic acid that is about a pH of 2.5. Calcium Ascorbate provides approximately 10% elemental calcium.
What does Calcium Ascorbate do?
Ascorbate (vitamin C) is a reducing sugar (has a reactive ene-diol structure) that is involved in biochemical processes such as hydroxylation of proline and lysine utilized in the formation of collagen and healthy connective tissue. A deficiency in Ascorbate results in a disease called scurvy which manifests as weakened collagen fibers, rotting teeth, delayed healing and open sores on the skin. Ascorbate is involved in many other vital functions such as the mobilization of iron, stimulation of immune system and as an anti-oxidant for scavenging of reactive free radicals.
Is this a necessary vitamin or can our bodies make enough to satisfy our needs?
Many plants and animals do not need to consume foods high in ascorbic acid to meet their need for Vitamin C because they are genetically programmed to produce enzymes that convert glucose into ascorbic acid. Unfortunately humans have only 3 of the 4 enzymes necessary for internal production of ascorbic acid, therefore we must satisfy our physical needs for this important vitamin through our intake of foods rich in vitamin C and/or take a good supplement.
What is the function of the Citrus Bioflavonoids?
Bioflavonoids are biologically active Flavonoid compounds found throughout the entire plant kingdom. Since the discovery of Flavonoids in 1936 when they were first isolated from lemons and called citrin and Vitamin P over 4,000 different types have been characterized. Though there are several forms of Bioflavonoids in the complex the predominant form is Hesperidin. These Flavonoids exhibit beneficial effects on capillary permeability and therefore support blood flow. They are antioxidants that work synergistically with Vitamin C as well as exhibiting anti-inflammatory activity.
Why are there color variations in your different Vitamin C products, and are they safe to take?
Most natural Vitamin C products vary in color from batch to batch and bottle to bottle. There are normally variations in the color of the raw material used during manufacturing, which is a normal occurrence. This is due to natural color variations in the source of the Vitamin C – generally, you will find C supplements to range in color from a light tan color to a light gray color.
Over the course of the shelf-life of a Vitamin C supplement, oxidation can cause a slight change in color, so you may find the light tan C-1000 you bought has changed to a darker tan six months later. This is a normal occurrence, and the product is safe to use up until the expiration date, and even beyond. NOW® is generally conservative with expiration dates, so a Vitamin C product is still safe after the date, it just may not be as effective due to oxidation.
Why does your Ester-C Complex say 625mg on the front of the label but list 500mg on the Supplement Facts panel?
The key word is “complex”. Ester-C Complex is a combination of ascorbic acid (natural Vitamin C) and Calcium Ascorbate, which ultimately yields 500 total mg of Vitamin C. It is complexed with Calcium Ascorbate and other metabolites for greater absorption and faster utilization by your body. So the total complex is 625mg of Ester-C Complex, which yields 500mg of natural Vitamin C as ascorbic acid.
NOW Ester-C Pure Powder states the serving size is ½ teaspoon. How much Vitamin C am I getting with this serving size?
½ teaspoon of Ester-C Pure Powder is equivalent to 2000mg of natural Vitamin C and 250mg of Calcium.
Can I pour the powder in NOW Vitamin C capsules into a liquid instead of swallowing the capsule?
Many people do not want to or cannot swallow capsules, tablets or softgels, for various reasons. Encapsulated Vitamin C products from NOW can be opened and dumped into a liquid for consumption. Juice or water is recommended if you choose this method. However, taking Vitamin C with water on an empty stomach is the recommended method of ingestion.
We do not recommend trying this method with Vitamin C in tablet form, although you can grind or smash a tablet into powder form and add to water or juice. If you choose to do this, use a mortar and pestle for best results and minimal loss of product.
Why go through the trouble when NOW carries Vitamin C in a powdered form already. Save yourself time and trouble by ordering this form instead.
GUARANTEE/ SHIPPING INFORMATION
EEffer-C Lemon Lime PKT 7GR is shipped in a discrete, unmarked package. Orders are processed immediately and usually take about 3 to 5 working days to be received. Any information received is used only for order processing and shipping purposes. Your information, such as e-mail address, will never be disclosed to a third party.
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Effer-C Lemon Lime PKT 7GR -
36/box, (Now Foods)
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