A potent formula to give you a boost of vitamin C to support your immune system.  Gentle on the stomach, Blackmores Bio C 1000 helps support immune system function. Why use: With over 200 viruses that can cause the common cold it’s hard to avoid catching a cold. Adults can experience an average of 2-4 colds a year. The immune system is the body’s natural defence mechanism against germs, a healthy lifestyle is a good way to support your immune system. Vitamin C is referred to as an essential nutrient because the body cannot make it or extensively store it and must be obtained from food. Vitamin C helps reduce the severity and duration of common cold symptoms due to its ability to support a healthy immune function. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce free radicals formed in the body. The Blackmores difference Blackmores Bio C® 1000 is buffered with mineral ascorbates making it gentler on the stomach compared to ascorbic acid alone and contains rosehips and acerola which are sources of vitamin C. A high potency one-a-day dose of vitamin C to help reduce the severity and duration of common cold symptoms. Blackmores Bio C® 1000 contains no added preservatives or artificial flavours or sweeteners.   Active Ingredients per tablet: Ascorbic acid 400mg, Sodium ascorbate 350mg, Calcium ascorbate dihydrate 400mg (Total vitamin C 1000mg), Citrus bioflavonoids extract 25mg, Rutin 50 mg, Hesperidin 50mg, Rosa canina (rosehips) extract equiv. to dry fruit 250mg, Malpighia glabra (acerola) extract equiv. to dry fruit 50mg Dosage: Adults – Take 1 tablet a day with a meal, or as professionally prescribed Children under 18 years of age - Only as professionally prescribed Warnings: Adults only Always read the label Follow directions for use If symptoms persist, change, or worsen talk to your health professional Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate If you have any pre-existing conditions, or are on any medications always talk to your health professional before use