Overview Natural Factors 100% C 500 mg natural fruit chews are an easy-to-take formula to help in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth, gums, and connective tissue formation. Each wafer also contains citrus bioflavonoids, rosehips, and rutin for increased absorption and therapeutic benefits. Medicinal ingredients Each tablet contains: Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate/ascorbic acid) 500 mg Citrus Bioflavonoids (Hesperidin) (Citrus limonum, C. sinensis, C. reticulata, C. paradisi, C. aurantifolia) (peel) 2.8 mg Rosehips (Rosa canina) 2 mg Rutin (Sophora japonica) (flower bud) 2 mg Non-medicinal ingredients Dextrose, fructose, natural flavour (jungle juice), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), citric acid, natural colour (red carrot), silica. Advanced Info Vitamin C is a powerful vitamin with infection-fighting properties, playing a large role in immune system function. Vitamin C is crucial for the formation of collagen, making this vitamin very important for wound repair, healthy gums, strong bones and teeth, and in the prevention of bruising. As a powerful antioxidant, it protects the aqueous areas of the body (including the blood, intracellular fluid and interstitial fluid) from free radicals. Because it is a water-soluble vitamin, the body cannot store vitamin C, making regular supplementation vital. Natural Factors 100% C 500 mg natural fruit chews in blueberry, raspberry, and boysenberry flavours are made with natural fruit flavours and sweeteners. Each easy-to-take wafer also contains citrus bioflavonoids, rosehips, and rutin for added benefits. Bioflavonoids have been shown to improve the absorption and therapeutic action of vitamin C and protect vitamin C from oxidation in the body, allowing the body to reap more benefits from the vitamin. Also known to have a positive impact on the cardiovascular system as well as memory, bioflavonoids increase vitamin C absorption.