This patented form of Vitamin C is a non-acidic 'stomach-friendly' form of vitamin C easily absorbed by your body to give higher levels of Vitamin C to your immune system and greater antioxidant effects than an ordinary Vitamin C tablet. It's acid free, so it won't give you painful indigestion.
Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that plays an important role in maintaining the health of our cells, blood vessels and our resistance to infection. The body does not store vitamin C, so a regular daily intake is required. It also functions as a powerful natural antioxidant, which means it helps the body rid itself of harmful cell damaging 'free radicals' that arise from exposure to many forms of pollutants.
The traditional and most economical vitamin C is called ascorbic acid, but because it is in an acidic form, it may trigger indigestion in people with sensitive stomachs.
Ester-C is often described as 'body-ready' because it has the additional benefit of entering the blood stream more quickly than normal vitamin C, producing higher vitamin C levels inside cells, and staying in the body for longer, as less is excreted in the urine.
For those who want to take higher vitamin C doses, and who are prone to indigestion, this offers an excellent alternative to standard vitamin C (although it is more expensive). Those who tolerate vitamin C well can continue taking 'normal' vitamin C if they don't want to pay more for this premium product.