
Acerola Plus™ is an enhanced antioxidant formula with the
synergistic protective action of the bioflavonoids hesperidin and naringin and
three important vitamin C sources, including acerola (Malpighia glabra L., a
naturally concentrated botanical source of vitamin C), pure ascorbic acid (water
soluble vitamin C) and ascorbyl palmitate (fat soluble vitamin C).* Various Physiological Support Properties:
Acerola/Flavonoid
Vitamin C and bioflavonoid formula
Pure Encapsulations, available in 60 and
120 vcaps
*This ascorbic acid and
bioflavonoid complex contains 231.5 mg of vitamin C sourced from natural acerola,
Malpighia glabra L. extract, pure ascorbic acid, and ascorbyl palmitate. The
bioflavonoids hesperidin and naringin allow for full-spectrum antioxidant
support.
What Is It?
Uses For Acerola/Flavonoid™
Additionally, acerola extract provides a broad spectrum of other vitamins and minerals allowing for enhanced nutritional support. Bioflavonoids provide complementary antioxidant and immune modulating support.*
Acerola/Flavonoid contains pure ascorbic acid, derived from corn dextrose fermentation; ascorbyl palmitate, derived from corn dextrose fermentation and palm oil; acerola extract sourced from the berries of Malpighia glabra L., providing 17% vitamin C; hesperidin methyl chalcone (98% pure), sourced from sweet oranges; and naringin (98% pure), sourced from grapefruit.
Recommendations
Pure Encapsulations recommends 1-8 capsules per day, in divided doses, between meals.
Are There Any Potential Side Effects Or Precautions?
If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before taking this product. People with the following conditions should consult their doctor before supplementing with vitamin C: glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, iron overload (hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis), history of kidney stones, or kidney failure. It has been suggested that people who form calcium oxalate kidney stones should avoid vitamin C supplements because vitamin C can convert into oxalate. Consult your physician for more information.
Are There Any Potential Drug Interactions?
This formula may react with mixed amphetamines (a specific amphetamine combination used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder) and blood thinning medications. Consult your physician for more information.
References
1. Osmak M, Kovacek I, Ljubenkov I, Spaventi R, Eckert-Maksic M. Ascorbic acid and 6-deoxy-6-chloro-ascorbic acid: potential anticancer drugs. Neoplasma 1997;44(2):101-107.
2. Johnston CS, Meyer CG, Srilakshmi JC. Vitamin C elevates red blood cell glutathione in healthy adults. Am J Clin Nutr 1993 Jul;58(1):103-105.
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