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Health Show Call Discussing Vitamin C
The Virtues of Vitamin C
Join Vitamark 4 Star Diamonds and health show hostesses, Meme Groseth(MG) and RS Mallory(RS), and Vitamark VP, Tom Mitcham(TM), as they discuss the virtues of Vit C, in general, and C-Crystals specifically.
MG: Are you there Tommy?
TM: I sure am Meme, and I can't wait to give that free product. Tonight's free product is our AMAZING TRAMANE, certainly a product that I hope everyone on this call is familiar with.Tramane homeopathic shark cartilage combines the natural power of shark cartilage with the sound principles of homeopathy.* Shark cartilage is recognized for its nutritional support which facilitates normal cell growth, joint health and immune function.* I can' t think of a better product to have in the summertime allergy season!*
MG: I am really excited about this free product, as should everyone on this call be, especially if you are on the 100BP Autoship because the Tramane is the August free Autoship product. This amazing product has many benefits: for earache(just a few drops in the ear or on a cotton swab), sore & scratchy throats(squirt 10-20 drops down the back of your throat 3 or more times a day,as needed), colds & flu(follow the sore throat regimen), achy joints(follow the sore throat regimen) and so much more.* Just 10-20 drops in the mouth 3x a day may keep the doctor away!* Like Tommy said there's not a better product to fight that summer cold with.*
*TM: Now to give that free product, we have none other than Diamond Affiliate, RS Mallory! Don't forget to call out your name before answering. This weeks questions come from the current Vitamark e-Newsletter. Now for the first question. RS, take it away:
RS:
Q1: Who had the top Platinum group?
Ans: Jarvis Leadership Group
Winner:
Q2: Who had the top Personal group?
Ans: Michael and Tara Carbo
Winner:
Q3: What 4-Star Platinum was featured as a special guest speaker at the "Power of Now" Vitamark Convention Aug 28th-30th, 2008?
Ans: Don Standard
Winner:
Q4: Who said 'My favorite attribute is that I enjoy the taste so much, that unlike anything else (that I only used between meals) CRAVE goes great with just about any meal and it helps curb my appetite especially for junk food!"
Ans: Duane Vincent
Winner:
MG: Congratulations to all our winners. Don't forget to call the home office to claim your free Tramane.
MG: Tom will be sharing some information with us tonight about Vitamin C. We will not be making any claims that Vitamark products cure, treat or prevent any diseases. We are simply educating you to the amazing impact that Vit.C has on your health.*
TM: Meme, you know me, I always like to start off by seeing if anyone has a testimonial to share. And I can't think of anyone who can make the testimonies more enjoyable than RS:
RS: Thank you Tommy. Some of you may have shared your testimonial previously, don't hesitate to do it again, there are always new people on the call who have not heard it. We'll start with 2 testimonials and save the rest for the end of the call. Don't be shy, remember you get free product when you share. Now who'll be first?
TESTIMONIALS
MG: Thanks for sharing. Now for that information on Vit C...
TM:Most people know what Vit C can do during the dreaded cold & flu season.* And, there is no better form of vitamin C than our pharmaceutical grade(meets the standards of the US Pharmacopeia),pure sodium ascorbate, buffered(so that it is not acid and upsetting to your system) and it's non-genetically modified and made from Certified Identity Preserved corn. It is certified not to contain any of the following allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, or soybean. It's really quality vitamin C.
MG: Yes, it's great for that summer cold and the typical colds and flu, to support immunity, nourish your ability to fight bacterial infections & viral invaders and as a strong antioxidant it neutralizes free radicals.* But guess what your daily vitamin C may be doing? Lowering LDL cholesterol(the bad cholesterol)AND triglycerides.*
TM: At least, that's the conclusion of a recent meta-analysis that examined 13 clinical trials. Subjects in the trials included more than 400 people with high cholesterol levels. The investigation indicated that a minimum daily supplement of 500 mg was required in order to reap the cholesterol and triglycerides benefits.* You get almost 1200 mg in one serving Vitamark's C-Crystals, almost 4000 mg in Vita-Che and almost 500 mg in Vita One.
MG:But this certainly isn't the first study to reveal the heart health benefits of Vit C.*
TM:You're certainly right, Meme, in a 2006 Life Extension magazine article, author Laurie Barclay, M.D., catalogued a number of studies that explored the heart-protective effect of vitamin C from dietary and supplements sources.* And while all of these studies add up to an important body of evidence, I chose one to highlight tonight because it specifically addresses the use of supplements. And now to see exactly what the study looked like:
Harvard School of Public Health researchers examined the association between vitamin C intake and the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in more than 85,000 women who participated in the Nurses' Health Study*
Food frequency questionnaires were used to assess vitamin C intake from dietary and supplemental sources
In 16 years of follow up, 1,356 cases of CHD were identified*
Results showed a modest preventive effect against CHD among women who had the highest vitamin C intake from all sources, compared to women with the lowest intake*
A "weak and not significant" protection against CHD was observed in women who received most of their vitamin C from diet alone*
Use of vitamin C supplements, however, was linked to a significantly lower risk of CHD*
MG: In the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the authors wrote: "Users of vitamin C supplements appear to be at lower risk for CHD."*
MG: Lowering CHD risk is just part of the vitamin C heart-health picture. Briefly, here are three additional studies cited by Dr. Barclay:
1.
In a trial that included a large number of male smokers, those with the highest vitamin C intake had a 66 percent lower risk of developing CHD compared to men with the lowest C intake.*
2.
In a study of healthy middle-aged men, those who had deficient vitamin C levels were more than three times more likely to have a heart attack, compared to men who were not vitamin C deficient.*
3.
An examination of heart attack patients showed that a daily combination of 1,200 mg of vitamin C, and 600 mg of vitamin E( Vita One has 132 mg of E and 433mg of vitamin C[have to take 2 vitamin E's and 1 serving of C-Crystals with Vita One], Vita-Che has 413mg of E and 4000mg of C[you have to take 1 vitamin E with Vita-Che] and the Vit E supplement has 330 mg of E and C-Crystals has almost 1200mg of C)like I said:600 ius of Vit E and 1200 mg of vitamin C significantly reduced the risk of a second heart attack and other life-threatening complications.*
TM:Before you stock up on heart-healthy vitamin C supplements, there is one thing you should do:
Even though vitamin C is quite safe, it's always best to talk to your doctor or a trusted health care professional before making changes to your supplement regimen.
MG: Speaking of health care professionals, HSI Panelist Allan Spreen, M.D., recently discussed the key natural agents he puts to work to when it's time to fight off a flu.
TM: Dr. Spreen is an outspoken advocate of vitamin C as both a preventive and treatment. And Clay, who recently gave his testimony to Dr. Spreen is too. About his regimen to address the "vapors,"(a term some people use to describe the flu) Clay says, "I have been doing this for years and the last flu shot I had was in 1965. I have had a touch of a cold on only one or two occasions in so many years I can't remember."
Clay's e-mail reminded me of just how useful vitamin C can be during the cold and flu season.
MG: I thought this would be a perfect time to sort through the several messages in which Dr. Spreen has discussed various aspects of vitamin C, to give you a digest of his most important insights; from the different types of vitamin C, to absorption issues, to the remarkable effect that C has on enzyme systems.*
TM:On 4/23/03, Dr. Spreen explained how the low amounts of vitamin C found in most multi-vitamins should be considered only the start of the supplementation of this important nutrient. As Dr. Spreen pointed out at that time: "The amount of vitamin C in a supplement is far less than I'd want a person to take. I nearly always start with a minimum of 1000 milligrams 2x/day(Just about 2 servings of C-Crystals).
In addition, Dr. Spreen has also stressed how important it is to spread out vitamin C supplementation throughout the day. "Taking 3000 milligrams of vitamin C at one time is nowhere near as potent as taking 1500 milligrams 2 separate times. In fact, I'm against taking vitamin C less than twice/day, as it is utilized so quickly that there may be none of the original dose left in the bloodstream long before the next dose arrives if you wait 24 hours."
MG: This would be a good time to address time-released vitamin C: in answer to a question about time-release capsules, Dr. Spreen made it clear that he's not a fan of any agent added to a supplement that inhibits the release of nutrients, which is basically what the time-release mechanism does. As he puts it, better that each person provide their own time release by taking doses over the course of the day.
TM: Anyone who's ever shopped carefully for vitamin C knows that there are several types of C to choose from. Here's a quick rundown of different C types from Dr. Spreen:
ASCORBIC ACID: This is the standard form of vitamin C. Calcium ascorbate is one of the salt forms of the nutrient (as opposed to the acid form). It is usually synthetic, as are other forms, such as sodium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbate, etc. It tends to be bitter, while ascorbic acid is sour.(Vita-che uses Ascorbic Acid while Vita one uses a complex of Ascorbic Acid and Calcium Ascorbate)
NATURAL vs. SYNTHETIC: The synthetic vitamin C molecule is chemically identical to natural forms. This is according to the late Linus Pauling, world reknowned Vit C authority. The difference arises in other nutrients that accompany the C, such as bioflavonoids, which make the C more effective (Vita one has 185mg bioflavanoids and Vita-Che has 300mg).
ROSE HIPS: This natural form of vitamin C is very expensive, so nobody sells it exclusively (to my knowledge). In its natural state, meaning mixed by Mother Nature with attending bioflavonoid fractions, there's little question (to those who treat with it regularly) that less amount of rose hips is needed for an equivalent biological action.(Vita One has rose hips[in Primalux] and bioflavanoids[in Primalux and Vita-Greens)
ACEROLA VITAMIN C: This is another natural form (from a tropical American shrub). Like rose hips, acerola is usually mixed with synthetic(Vita one also has Acerola berry in it's Vita-Green tablet)
VITAMIN C COMPLEX: This is somewhat non-specific, and can be any group of related items, such as multiple salts of C (calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium ascorbates, for example).(Vita one has a complex of Ascorbic Acid and Calcium Ascorbate)
ESTER C: There is an issue concerning Ester C, touted as stronger than the standard form. Some people do feel it has less of a tendency to upset their stomach, however.
FAT SOLUBLE VITAMIN C: The fat-soluble form of vitamin C is called ascorbyl palmitate. (All the other forms of C are water-soluble.)
MG: It seems like the key to vitamin C is absorbency. As we know from previous Health Shows, the amount of any vitamin you take is not necessarily the amount that your body ends up absorbing and ultimately putting to use.
Stating that, "Absorption is the key to everything," Dr. Spreen tries to give the body what he calls "luxuriant amounts" of nutrients (which he believes it can handle in high doses, as opposed to drugs), and hopes the body gets what it needs.*
Tm: Complicating the absorption issue is the fact that your body's ability to absorb nutrients is not necessarily the same from one day to the next.* Dr. Spreen says, "The degree of vitamin C absorption changes depending upon the dose ingested and the body's need at any particular time. For example, 6000 milligrams might cause loose stools in a given healthy person when the same person during a bout with the flu might be able to take 20,000 milligrams without difficulty."*
"Some people are less tolerant to vitamin C in the acid form. For them switching to the salt form (sodium ascorbate, calcium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbate, etc.) often permits far higher tolerance."*
MG: Dr. Spreen also points out that absorption may be facilitated by the regular use of vitamin C.* "Assuming you take enough (RDA amounts won't do it), high doses of vitamin C 'awaken' dormant enzyme systems that can utilize the additional doses of the nutrient.* Over a period of time they get used to having the higher dose and 'jack up' to accommodate.* In my opinion the medicine of the future will be highly tailored around enzymes, utilized purely for optimizing the absorption of the nutrients we're eating, whether as foods or supplements.*(Vitamark offers 3 superior enzyme products: Super ViGest, Revitalgen and Probiotics and it enhaances some of its products with EnZact 77K, a special enzyme delivery system*)
TM: As a final note, Dr. Spreen recommends that vitamin C be taken in capsule-form or powdered.(our C-Crystals are powdered) If you take a pill-form, make sure it dissolves quickly in water.(all of our tablets are tested to make sure that they disintegrate at the proper time*)
MG: Thanks for this information tonight. IT's nice to know that Vitamark has once again answered our nutritional needs.* I know that most of the products you mentioned tonight are part of my daily health regimen and am I glad. Well it's time to say goodnight, Tommy.
RS: Before we go, and Tommy says goodnight, I'd like to invite any of you that have been inspired to share your testimonial, to do so at this time.
TESTIMONIALS
TM: Thanks for sharing. Please remember that this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Sources:
Vitamin C Supplementation Lowers Serum Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol and Triglycerides: A Meta-Analysis of 13 Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, Vol. 7, No. 2, June 2008, journalchiromed.com
"Vitamin C Lowers Coronary Heart Disease Risk" Laurie Barclay, M.D., Life Extension Magazine, October 2006, lef.org
"Vitamin C and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Women" Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Vol. 42, No. 2, 7/16/03, content.onlinrjacc.org
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Join Vitamark 4 Star Diamonds and health show hostesses, Meme Groseth(MG) and RS Mallory(RS), and Vitamark VP, Tom Mitcham(TM), as they discuss the virtues of Vit C, in general, and C-Crystals specifically.
MG: Are you there Tommy?
TM: I sure am Meme, and I can't wait to give that free product. Tonight's free product is our AMAZING TRAMANE, certainly a product that I hope everyone on this call is familiar with.Tramane homeopathic shark cartilage combines the natural power of shark cartilage with the sound principles of homeopathy.* Shark cartilage is recognized for its nutritional support which facilitates normal cell growth, joint health and immune function.* I can' t think of a better product to have in the summertime allergy season!*
MG: I am really excited about this free product, as should everyone on this call be, especially if you are on the 100BP Autoship because the Tramane is the August free Autoship product. This amazing product has many benefits: for earache(just a few drops in the ear or on a cotton swab), sore & scratchy throats(squirt 10-20 drops down the back of your throat 3 or more times a day,as needed), colds & flu(follow the sore throat regimen), achy joints(follow the sore throat regimen) and so much more.* Just 10-20 drops in the mouth 3x a day may keep the doctor away!* Like Tommy said there's not a better product to fight that summer cold with.*
*TM: Now to give that free product, we have none other than Diamond Affiliate, RS Mallory! Don't forget to call out your name before answering. This weeks questions come from the current Vitamark e-Newsletter. Now for the first question. RS, take it away:
RS:
Q1: Who had the top Platinum group?
Ans: Jarvis Leadership Group
Winner:
Q2: Who had the top Personal group?
Ans: Michael and Tara Carbo
Winner:
Q3: What 4-Star Platinum was featured as a special guest speaker at the "Power of Now" Vitamark Convention Aug 28th-30th, 2008?
Ans: Don Standard
Winner:
Q4: Who said 'My favorite attribute is that I enjoy the taste so much, that unlike anything else (that I only used between meals) CRAVE goes great with just about any meal and it helps curb my appetite especially for junk food!"
Ans: Duane Vincent
Winner:
MG: Congratulations to all our winners. Don't forget to call the home office to claim your free Tramane.
MG: Tom will be sharing some information with us tonight about Vitamin C. We will not be making any claims that Vitamark products cure, treat or prevent any diseases. We are simply educating you to the amazing impact that Vit.C has on your health.*
TM: Meme, you know me, I always like to start off by seeing if anyone has a testimonial to share. And I can't think of anyone who can make the testimonies more enjoyable than RS:
RS: Thank you Tommy. Some of you may have shared your testimonial previously, don't hesitate to do it again, there are always new people on the call who have not heard it. We'll start with 2 testimonials and save the rest for the end of the call. Don't be shy, remember you get free product when you share. Now who'll be first?
TESTIMONIALS
MG: Thanks for sharing. Now for that information on Vit C...
TM:Most people know what Vit C can do during the dreaded cold & flu season.* And, there is no better form of vitamin C than our pharmaceutical grade(meets the standards of the US Pharmacopeia),pure sodium ascorbate, buffered(so that it is not acid and upsetting to your system) and it's non-genetically modified and made from Certified Identity Preserved corn. It is certified not to contain any of the following allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, or soybean. It's really quality vitamin C.
MG: Yes, it's great for that summer cold and the typical colds and flu, to support immunity, nourish your ability to fight bacterial infections & viral invaders and as a strong antioxidant it neutralizes free radicals.* But guess what your daily vitamin C may be doing? Lowering LDL cholesterol(the bad cholesterol)AND triglycerides.*
TM: At least, that's the conclusion of a recent meta-analysis that examined 13 clinical trials. Subjects in the trials included more than 400 people with high cholesterol levels. The investigation indicated that a minimum daily supplement of 500 mg was required in order to reap the cholesterol and triglycerides benefits.* You get almost 1200 mg in one serving Vitamark's C-Crystals, almost 4000 mg in Vita-Che and almost 500 mg in Vita One.
MG:But this certainly isn't the first study to reveal the heart health benefits of Vit C.*
TM:You're certainly right, Meme, in a 2006 Life Extension magazine article, author Laurie Barclay, M.D., catalogued a number of studies that explored the heart-protective effect of vitamin C from dietary and supplements sources.* And while all of these studies add up to an important body of evidence, I chose one to highlight tonight because it specifically addresses the use of supplements. And now to see exactly what the study looked like:
Harvard School of Public Health researchers examined the association between vitamin C intake and the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in more than 85,000 women who participated in the Nurses' Health Study*
Food frequency questionnaires were used to assess vitamin C intake from dietary and supplemental sources
In 16 years of follow up, 1,356 cases of CHD were identified*
Results showed a modest preventive effect against CHD among women who had the highest vitamin C intake from all sources, compared to women with the lowest intake*
A "weak and not significant" protection against CHD was observed in women who received most of their vitamin C from diet alone*
Use of vitamin C supplements, however, was linked to a significantly lower risk of CHD*
MG: In the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the authors wrote: "Users of vitamin C supplements appear to be at lower risk for CHD."*
MG: Lowering CHD risk is just part of the vitamin C heart-health picture. Briefly, here are three additional studies cited by Dr. Barclay:
1.
In a trial that included a large number of male smokers, those with the highest vitamin C intake had a 66 percent lower risk of developing CHD compared to men with the lowest C intake.*
2.
In a study of healthy middle-aged men, those who had deficient vitamin C levels were more than three times more likely to have a heart attack, compared to men who were not vitamin C deficient.*
3.
An examination of heart attack patients showed that a daily combination of 1,200 mg of vitamin C, and 600 mg of vitamin E( Vita One has 132 mg of E and 433mg of vitamin C[have to take 2 vitamin E's and 1 serving of C-Crystals with Vita One], Vita-Che has 413mg of E and 4000mg of C[you have to take 1 vitamin E with Vita-Che] and the Vit E supplement has 330 mg of E and C-Crystals has almost 1200mg of C)like I said:600 ius of Vit E and 1200 mg of vitamin C significantly reduced the risk of a second heart attack and other life-threatening complications.*
TM:Before you stock up on heart-healthy vitamin C supplements, there is one thing you should do:
Even though vitamin C is quite safe, it's always best to talk to your doctor or a trusted health care professional before making changes to your supplement regimen.
MG: Speaking of health care professionals, HSI Panelist Allan Spreen, M.D., recently discussed the key natural agents he puts to work to when it's time to fight off a flu.
TM: Dr. Spreen is an outspoken advocate of vitamin C as both a preventive and treatment. And Clay, who recently gave his testimony to Dr. Spreen is too. About his regimen to address the "vapors,"(a term some people use to describe the flu) Clay says, "I have been doing this for years and the last flu shot I had was in 1965. I have had a touch of a cold on only one or two occasions in so many years I can't remember."
Clay's e-mail reminded me of just how useful vitamin C can be during the cold and flu season.
MG: I thought this would be a perfect time to sort through the several messages in which Dr. Spreen has discussed various aspects of vitamin C, to give you a digest of his most important insights; from the different types of vitamin C, to absorption issues, to the remarkable effect that C has on enzyme systems.*
TM:On 4/23/03, Dr. Spreen explained how the low amounts of vitamin C found in most multi-vitamins should be considered only the start of the supplementation of this important nutrient. As Dr. Spreen pointed out at that time: "The amount of vitamin C in a supplement is far less than I'd want a person to take. I nearly always start with a minimum of 1000 milligrams 2x/day(Just about 2 servings of C-Crystals).
In addition, Dr. Spreen has also stressed how important it is to spread out vitamin C supplementation throughout the day. "Taking 3000 milligrams of vitamin C at one time is nowhere near as potent as taking 1500 milligrams 2 separate times. In fact, I'm against taking vitamin C less than twice/day, as it is utilized so quickly that there may be none of the original dose left in the bloodstream long before the next dose arrives if you wait 24 hours."
MG: This would be a good time to address time-released vitamin C: in answer to a question about time-release capsules, Dr. Spreen made it clear that he's not a fan of any agent added to a supplement that inhibits the release of nutrients, which is basically what the time-release mechanism does. As he puts it, better that each person provide their own time release by taking doses over the course of the day.
TM: Anyone who's ever shopped carefully for vitamin C knows that there are several types of C to choose from. Here's a quick rundown of different C types from Dr. Spreen:
ASCORBIC ACID: This is the standard form of vitamin C. Calcium ascorbate is one of the salt forms of the nutrient (as opposed to the acid form). It is usually synthetic, as are other forms, such as sodium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbate, etc. It tends to be bitter, while ascorbic acid is sour.(Vita-che uses Ascorbic Acid while Vita one uses a complex of Ascorbic Acid and Calcium Ascorbate)
NATURAL vs. SYNTHETIC: The synthetic vitamin C molecule is chemically identical to natural forms. This is according to the late Linus Pauling, world reknowned Vit C authority. The difference arises in other nutrients that accompany the C, such as bioflavonoids, which make the C more effective (Vita one has 185mg bioflavanoids and Vita-Che has 300mg).
ROSE HIPS: This natural form of vitamin C is very expensive, so nobody sells it exclusively (to my knowledge). In its natural state, meaning mixed by Mother Nature with attending bioflavonoid fractions, there's little question (to those who treat with it regularly) that less amount of rose hips is needed for an equivalent biological action.(Vita One has rose hips[in Primalux] and bioflavanoids[in Primalux and Vita-Greens)
ACEROLA VITAMIN C: This is another natural form (from a tropical American shrub). Like rose hips, acerola is usually mixed with synthetic(Vita one also has Acerola berry in it's Vita-Green tablet)
VITAMIN C COMPLEX: This is somewhat non-specific, and can be any group of related items, such as multiple salts of C (calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium ascorbates, for example).(Vita one has a complex of Ascorbic Acid and Calcium Ascorbate)
ESTER C: There is an issue concerning Ester C, touted as stronger than the standard form. Some people do feel it has less of a tendency to upset their stomach, however.
FAT SOLUBLE VITAMIN C: The fat-soluble form of vitamin C is called ascorbyl palmitate. (All the other forms of C are water-soluble.)
MG: It seems like the key to vitamin C is absorbency. As we know from previous Health Shows, the amount of any vitamin you take is not necessarily the amount that your body ends up absorbing and ultimately putting to use.
Stating that, "Absorption is the key to everything," Dr. Spreen tries to give the body what he calls "luxuriant amounts" of nutrients (which he believes it can handle in high doses, as opposed to drugs), and hopes the body gets what it needs.*
Tm: Complicating the absorption issue is the fact that your body's ability to absorb nutrients is not necessarily the same from one day to the next.* Dr. Spreen says, "The degree of vitamin C absorption changes depending upon the dose ingested and the body's need at any particular time. For example, 6000 milligrams might cause loose stools in a given healthy person when the same person during a bout with the flu might be able to take 20,000 milligrams without difficulty."*
"Some people are less tolerant to vitamin C in the acid form. For them switching to the salt form (sodium ascorbate, calcium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbate, etc.) often permits far higher tolerance."*
MG: Dr. Spreen also points out that absorption may be facilitated by the regular use of vitamin C.* "Assuming you take enough (RDA amounts won't do it), high doses of vitamin C 'awaken' dormant enzyme systems that can utilize the additional doses of the nutrient.* Over a period of time they get used to having the higher dose and 'jack up' to accommodate.* In my opinion the medicine of the future will be highly tailored around enzymes, utilized purely for optimizing the absorption of the nutrients we're eating, whether as foods or supplements.*(Vitamark offers 3 superior enzyme products: Super ViGest, Revitalgen and Probiotics and it enhaances some of its products with EnZact 77K, a special enzyme delivery system*)
TM: As a final note, Dr. Spreen recommends that vitamin C be taken in capsule-form or powdered.(our C-Crystals are powdered) If you take a pill-form, make sure it dissolves quickly in water.(all of our tablets are tested to make sure that they disintegrate at the proper time*)
MG: Thanks for this information tonight. IT's nice to know that Vitamark has once again answered our nutritional needs.* I know that most of the products you mentioned tonight are part of my daily health regimen and am I glad. Well it's time to say goodnight, Tommy.
RS: Before we go, and Tommy says goodnight, I'd like to invite any of you that have been inspired to share your testimonial, to do so at this time.
TESTIMONIALS
TM: Thanks for sharing. Please remember that this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Sources:
Vitamin C Supplementation Lowers Serum Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol and Triglycerides: A Meta-Analysis of 13 Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, Vol. 7, No. 2, June 2008, journalchiromed.com
"Vitamin C Lowers Coronary Heart Disease Risk" Laurie Barclay, M.D., Life Extension Magazine, October 2006, lef.org
"Vitamin C and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Women" Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Vol. 42, No. 2, 7/16/03, content.onlinrjacc.org
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.