Natural Factors BioCgel 500mg - 90 Softgels
Non-acidic, buffered, pH neutral, and gentle on the stomach
Provides a full-spectrum of flavonoids and beneficial antioxidants that enhance the effects of vitamin C
Formulated with fruit bioflavonoids for enhanced absorption
Natural Factors BioCgel High Absorption Ascorbate C is formulated with a highly absorbable form of vitamin C to help in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth, and gums. As a non-acidic, buffered, and pH neutral ingredient, the ascorbate in BioCgel is gentle on the stomach and ideal for people who experience gastrointestinal upset from plain ascorbic acid.
BioCgel contains BerryRich, a high-ORAC, full-spectrum antioxidant blend of grape, pomegranate, strawberry, cranberry, blueberry, raspberry, and bilberry that naturally enhances the effects of vitamin C. These berries contain phytonutrients that promote healthy aging, protect cellular health, and promote cardiovascular health. The addition of citrus bioflavonoids further elevates the antioxidant protection of BioCgel to promote healthy aging and boost immune function. Standardized to 40% hesperidin, bioflavonoids not only fight oxidation, strengthen capillaries, and optimize collagen health, but are key to effective vitamin C absorption.
Each softgel delivers a combination of 500 mg of calcium ascorbate, 50 mg of BerryRich, and 10 mg of citrus bioflavonoids in a formula that is free of artificial preservatives, colours, sweeteners, dairy, wheat, and yeast. These features make BioCgel an excellent choice for anyone looking to optimize their health.
How it works
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an essential water-soluble vitamin that cannot be produced by the body and must therefore be obtained through diet. Ascorbic acid is essential for the synthesis of collagen, a protein that makes up the primary framework of bones, skin, eyes, and blood vessels.
Without ascorbic acid, collagen synthesis cannot take place, and tissues become weakened.
Ascorbic acid boosts immune function by increasing the production of lymphocytes (white blood cells) that fight disease-causing bacteria and viruses, as well as boosting levels of the antioxidant glutathione within cells. Glutathione and the antioxidants from BerryRich help the body counteract free radical damage to cells by neutralizing the electrical charge on their unstable chemical structure. This action halts the oxidative process responsible for aging and the development of chronic degenerative diseases.
Citrus bioflavonoids, such as hesperidin, increase the body’s absorption of ascorbic acid. They also support healthy blood vessels by increasing the production of nitric oxide and the vasodilator prostacyclin.
Medicinal ingredients
Each softgel contains:
Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) 500 mg
BerryRich® fruit blend (ORAC 300) 50 mg
(50 mg of BerryRich® gives ORAC 300)
[Proprietary powder extracts of: grape (Vitis vinifera), pomegranate(Punica granatum), strawberry (Fragaria vesca), cranberry(Vaccinium macrocarpon), blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum),raspberry (Rubus idaeus), bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)] (fruit)
Citrus Bioflavonoids (Citrus sinensis) (fruit peel) (40% hesperidin)
10 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients
Softgel (gelatin, glycerin, purified water, orange colour [maltodextrin, annatto, turmeric, silica], titanium dioxide), medium chain triglycerides, lecithin, yellow beeswax.
3 Softgels daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.