A food form vitamin C supplement from fruits and herbs:\n \nThis gentle, non-acidic vitamin C supplement is derived from fruits and herbs: Acerola cherry, rosehip, blackcurrant, parsley leaf and elderberry. \n\nThese food form ingredients are more readily absorbed and utilised by the body than synthetic vitamin C (ascorbic acid). \n\nImmunity\nVitamin C contributes to maintain the normal function of the immune system. \n\nIt also contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth. It contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function, protection of cells from oxidative stress, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E and increases iron absorption.