Bio C® Powder

This easy to take vitamin C powder is suitable for the whole family* and helps to support immune system function.

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Overview

Gentle on the stomach, Bio C^® Powder can be mixed with fruit juice or water. It can help to reduce the severity and duration of colds, support skin suppleness, promote wound healing and maintain capillary health.

Why use

Contains citrus bioflavonoids extract which can enhance the action of vitamin C in the body
Buffered with mineral ascorbates making it gentler on the stomach compared with ascorbic acid alone
Contains a natural source of vitamin C, acerola
Contains no artificial sweeteners making it suitable for the whole family*
Helps reduces the severity and duration of colds
Helps to support skin suppleness and elasticity via its role in collagen production
Promotes wound healing
Helps maintain capillary health

The Blackmores difference

Blackmores products are rigorously tested for quality.

Active ingredients per 1 gram

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

300 mg

Calcium ascorbate
(ascorbic acid, vitamin C 248mg)

300 mg

Sodium ascorbate
(ascorbic acid, vitamin C 231mg)

260 mg

Total vitamin C

779 mg

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a water-soluble antioxidant nutrient involved in many biological processes in the body. Vitamin C is found in a number of fruits and vegetables, great sources are capsicums, blackcurrants, oranges and strawberries.

Citrus bioflavonoids extract

40 mg

Rutin

40 mg

Malpighia glabra (acerola)

extract equivalent to dry fruit 160 mg

Hesperidin

20 mg

Dosage

Adults – Take 1 g (1 level scoop using measuring scoop enclosed) a day with a meal, or as professionally prescribed. At the onset of cold symptoms the dose may be increased to 1 g 3 times a day

Children 4-12 years – Take 250 mg (1/4 level scoop) twice a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed

Children 2 - 4 years – Take 250 mg (1/4 level scoop) a day with a meal, or as professionally prescribed

Children under 2 years – Only as professionally prescribed

Add powder to fruit juice or water. Note this product contains citrus bioflavonoids which do not dissolve. Stir vigorously to disperse. Always use a dry scoop and replace lid tightly.

Contraindications and cautions

If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional
Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet
Consult your healthcare professional before use if you have had renal calculi (kidney stones) as Ascorbic acid may increase the risk of recurrence of calcium oxalate calculi
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding consult your healthcare professional before use
*Not to be used by children under 2 years of age without medical advice

Medicine interactions

This product may interfere with certain other medications you may be taking. Click here to learn more.

Physical description

An off white to pale yellow free-flowing powder with dark specs.

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.