C-FlavCreated from multiple sources rich in vitamin C, C-Flav includes antioxidant protection and enhances immune function. The formula helps support healthy collagen synthesis and connective tissue maintenance.
Highlights:
C-Flav is formulated from various sources abundant in vitamin C, providing antioxidant defense and fortifying immune function. The formula also aids in promoting healthy collagen synthesis and the maintenance of connective tissues.
Clinical Applications:
- Encourages the formation of healthy collagen to sustain blood vessel health
- Assists in maintaining connective tissues
- Supports a regular inflammatory response
- Enhances the functioning of the immune system
Unlike most mammals, humans lack the enzyme necessary to synthesize vitamin C from glucose, so we must obtain this vital nutrient from our diet. Vitamin C's primary role is in collagen production, which is the key structural protein in our connective tissues. However, vitamin C has a diverse range of biological functions, particularly in supporting the immune system, skin, blood vessels, arteries, and gums. It serves as a crucial antioxidant, shielding our cells from free radicals and the oxidative stress that arises from normal cellular processes. Additionally, vitamin C plays a significant role in brain health, aiding in the synthesis of neurotransmitters (brain chemicals), the production of stress hormones, and acting as a cofactor for several metabolic enzymes, including those needed for collagen formation.
C-Flav is a formula that combines vitamin C with various bioflavonoids to mimic the way vitamin C is naturally found in food. It also contributes to maintaining healthy inflammation levels throughout the body. C-Flav provides 400 mg of vitamin C, 100 mg of acerola extract, 70 mg of quercetin, 50 mg of Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex, 50 mg of hibiscus, and 50 mg of rutin in an easy-to-take capsule form.
Suggested Use:
Take one capsule daily, or as advised by your healthcare provider.
Depletion
While true deficiency in vitamin C is rare (the most severe form of deficiency is known as scurvy), evidence suggests that many people may have low levels of vitamin C, especially those under high amounts of stress and low dietary fruit and vegetable intake. Signs of deficiency include dry and splitting hair, bleeding gums, dry or scaly skin and easy bruising. Those taking NSAIDs, aluminum-based antacids, oral contraceptives, barbiturates, tetracycline and Coumadin are more susceptible to depletion of vitamin C.
Immune Support
Vitamin C has long been recognized for its role in supporting the immune system, specifically T cells, which absorb and concentrate vitamin C. Supplementation with vitamin C has also been shown to support immune response to seasonal challenges by supporting natural killer cells, lymphocyte proliferation, chemotaxis and delayed-type hypersensitivity.
Inflammatory Balance
Vitamin C plays a key role in maintaining normal inflammatory balance. Supplementation with vitamin C has been shown to support microbial balance in the gastric mucosa by promoting an environment where healthy microflora can thrive, increase tissue antioxidant status and enhance the absorption of key nutrients.
Bioflavonoids
Bioflavonoids are a group of plant pigments that provide the colors of many fruits and flowers. Flavonoid intake is associated with cardiovascular health and microbial balance. Bioflavonoids are used to support connective tissue and joint comfort, as well as respiratory and eye health. Citrus bioflavonoids have also been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier, impart neuroprotective effects and promote healthy cell growth, detoxification enzymes, vasodilation and healthy platelet function. It has also been shown to support epithelial barrier function in the intestines, to stabilize mast cells by releasing cytoprotective factors and to promote the balanced release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells. Rutin and hesperidin complex are strong antioxidants, which increase intracellular levels of vitamin C and offer similar benefits to quercetin.