Bio-CTM is a supplement containing four forms of vitamin C and citrus bioflavonoids. It is designed to maximize vitamin C absorption and support immune and cardiovascular health. Vitamin C supports the immune system by protecting cells from oxidative damage during immune responses and is important for skin and mucosa barriers. It also supports cardiovascular health by preventing oxidation of lipids in the bloodstream and decreasing arteriosclerotic plaques. The multiple forms of vitamin C and addition of bioflavonoids in Bio-CTM work together to optimize vitamin C absorption and utilization in the body.

1. Bio-­‐C™
Supports
Immune
and
Cardiovascular
Health*
Bio-­‐C™
is
a
blend
of
four
potent
forms
of
vitamin
C
plus
citrus
bioflavonoids
designed
to
maximize
absorp;on
of
this
cri;cal
nutrient.
PRODUCT
INFORMATION
Item:
0954(US)
Many
of
the
nutrients
the
body
needs
to
survive
are
obtained
through
diet
alone;
highligh=ng
the
Serving
size:
1
tablet
importance
of
ea=ng
foods
rich
in
the
vitamins
our
body
needs
to
func=on
properly.
Servings
Per
Container:
60
Unfortunately;
however,
recent
commercial
prac=ces
have
led
to
a
decrease
in
the
nutri=onal
value
of
many
of
our
crops.
Research
done
on
vitamin
C
shows
that
the
light,
heat,
and
oxygen
exposure
of
foods
during
processing,
transporta=on,
and
incorrect
storage
can
reduce
the
vitamin
C
content
in
our
foods
by
as
much
as
50-­‐100%.8,9,10
Because
of
this,
and
the
beneficial
proper=es
Bioflavonoids™
of
vitamin
C,
many
researchers
recommend
that
the
Recommended
Daily
Allowance
(RDA)
be
increased.*11
Citrus
bioflavonoids
were
discovered
over
fidy
years
ago
and
To
help
supplement
your
body’s
need
for
vitamin
C,
Bio-­‐C™
was
formulated
using
the
latest
include
molecules
such
as
science
to
increase
absorp=on
and
support
the
body’s
immune
and
cardiovascular
system.*
quercitrin,
hesperidin,
and
naringen.
At
the
=me,
they
were
IMMUNE
SYSTEM
-­‐
Research
shows
that
during
=mes
of
stress
vitamin
C
concentra=ons
rapidly
thought
to
be
an
essen=al
part
of
decline
in
the
plasma
and
leukocytes.2
Leukocytes
are
the
body’s
immune
cells,
and
are
ac=vated
our
diet
and
were
collec=vely
called
to
protect
our
body
from
invading
microbes
that
can
cause
illness.
When
the
body
is
sick,
immune
vitamin
P.
It
was
later
discovered,
cells
create
reac=ve
oxygen
species
to
destroy
invading
microbes.
These
same
reac=ve
oxygen
that
while
these
molecules
exerted
species
can
damage
cellular
components
like
DNA,
proteins,
and
cellular
membranes.
Cells
rely
on
beneficial
effects
on
the
body
they
a
complicated
cell-­‐to-­‐cell
communica=on
system
via
membrane
receptors
that
can
be
destroyed
were
not,
in
fact,
a
vitamin.
Decades
by
reac=ve
oxygen
species
–
hindering
their
ability
to
respond
to
an
immune
threat.
Vitamin
C
and
later,
research
has
shown
that
citrus
other
an=oxidants
help
to
neutralize
this
inflammatory
response.*2
In
addi=on,
vitamin
C
is
an
bioflavonoids
can
safely
neutralize
integral
component
of
skin
and
mucosa,
physical
barriers
that
help
protect
your
body
from
carcinogens,
improve
coronary
infec=on.
In
some
cases,
an
individual’s
immune
func=on,
and
resistance
to
infec=ons,
may
be
vasodila=on,
decrease
clots
in
our
restored
by
supplying
the
body
with
nutrients
that
it
is
deficient
in.*5
blood,
and
prevent
LDL
cholesterol
oxida=on.*15
CARDIOVASCULAR
HEALTH
–
Not
only
may
vitamin
C
be
beneficial
for
your
immune
system,
but
it
may
also
help
support
your
cardiovascular
system.*
Research
suggests
that
by
preven=ng
the
In
addi=on,
molecules
found
in
oxida=on
of
lipids
in
the
bloodstream,
vitamin
C
may
decrease
arteriosclero=c
plaques.*2
citrus
foods
like
citrus
bioflavanoids
help
to
increase
the
absorp=on
of
Bio-­‐C
contains
four
forms
of
vitamin
C:
ascorbyl
palmitate,
magnesium
ascorbate,
calcium
vitamin
C.*16
ascorbate,
and
ascorbic
acid,
as
well
as
citrus
bioflavonoids.
These
four
forms
of
vitamin
C
help
to
maximize
the
absorp=on
and
use
of
vitamin
C
within
your
body
–
ensuring
that
your
body
has
a
constant,
high-­‐quality
source
of
vitamin
C
to
support
its
needs.
The
bioflavonoids
help
to
further
increase
cellular
absorp=on
of
vitamin
C.
FEATURES
AND
BENEFITS
• Helps
to
protect
cellular
components
like
DNA,
proteins,
and
lipids
from
oxida=ve
damage*
• Vitamin
C
is
a
necessary
component
of
collagen
and
elas=n
–
the
body’s
support
structures*
• May
help
replenish
vitamin
C
stores
lost
during
an
immune
reac=on*
Citrus
bioflavonoids
are
found
in
high
• Helps
to
regenerate
other
powerful
an=oxidants
like
glutathione
and
vitamin
E
concentra=ons
in
citrus
fruits
like
• Helps
support
a
healthy
cardiovascular
system*
grapefruit
and
have
been
found
to
increase
the
absorp=on
of
vitamin
C.
• Vitamin
C
may
improve
iron
absorp=on*
*These
statements
have
not
been
evaluated
by
the
Food
and
Drug
Administra=on.
This
product
is
not
intended
to
diagnose,
treat,
cure,
or
prevent
any
disease.

2. Bio-­‐C™
SCIENCE
Immune
Support
FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTIONS
Research
studies
show
that
vitamin
C
plays
various
immune-­‐related
roles*:
 Vitamin
C
has
been
found
to
increase
the
number
of
T-­‐lymphocytes,
immune
cells
Q.
Does
Bio-­‐C™
contain
preserva=ves?
essen=al
to
protec=ng
the
body
during
=mes
of
illness.6
A.
Bio-­‐C™
does
not
contain
sugar,
starch,
 Intracellular
concentra=ons
of
vitamin
C
in
immune
cells
(leukocytes)
have
been
shown
salt
or
preserva=ves.
to
decline
as
we
age
and
lead
to
neutrophil
dysfunc=on.
Vitamin
C
supplementa=on
has
been
shown
to
improve
neutrophil
func=on.7
Q. What
makes
Bio-­‐C
™
different
from
other
 Vitamin
C
has
been
shown
to
protect
neutrophils
and
lymphocytes
from
reac=ve
forms
of
vitamin
C?
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generated
during
phagocytosis,
and
may
play
an
B. Bio-­‐C’s
unique
formula=on
contains
four
immunomodulatory
role
during
=mes
of
illness
by
preven=ng
=ssue
damage
caused
by
types
of
highly
bioavailable
vitamin
C.
ROS.2,3,4
These
forms
of
vitamin
C
improve
the
absorp=on
of
vitamin
C
in
the
intes=nal
Cardiovascular
Support
tract
and
persist
in
the
body
for
different
Research
shows
that
vitamin
C
may
support
a
healthy
cardiovascular
system*:
lengths
of
=me
–
helping
to
ensure
a
 Vitamin
C
helps
to
prevent
endothelial
cell
dysfunc=on.*12
constant
supply
of
vitamin
C
to
your
cells.
 Vitamin
C
s=mulates
collagen
synthesis;
an
extracellular
matrix
molecule
cri=cal
to
Bioflavonoids
were
added
to
further
suppor=ng
our
skin,
bones,
car=lage,
tendons,
blood
vessels,
and
more.*12
increase
vitamin
C
absorp=on.
 Vitamin
C
may
help
prevent
oxida=on
of
LDL
cholesterol.*
Oxidized
LDL
cholesterol
may
accelerate
atherosclerosis,
a
thickening
and
hardening
of
the
arteries.13
Q.
My
mul=vitamin
contains
vitamin
C.
Do
I
 Vitamin
C
may
help
to
protect
the
vascular
endothelium
by
enhancing
nitric
oxide
need
addi=onal
vitamin
C?
genera=on.12
A.
While
mul=vitamins
provide
a
broad
range
of
vitamins,
the
size
of
the
tablet
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Bio-­‐C
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INGREDIENTS
Citrus
fruits
like
oranges
contain
high
amounts
of
vitamin
C.
Because
of
the
structure
of
vitamin
C,
it
is
able
to
“mop”
up
free
radicals
and
protect
cellular
components.
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