From My Own Practice
Most people have heard of Vitamin C. In fact, it's usually one of the first things people reach for when they start feeling run down or during cold and flu season. While Vitamin C is certainly well known for supporting a healthy immune system, that's only a small part of the picture.
Vitamin C is needed throughout the entire body. It helps support healthy connective tissue, collagen production, healthy skin, gums, blood vessels, wound healing, and many normal metabolic functions. It also acts as an antioxidant, helping protect cells from the normal wear and tear of everyday life.
What makes C-Complex different is that it isn't just isolated Vitamin C in a capsule. It's a whole food formula.
That distinction is important. Nature doesn't package nutrients one at a time. When you eat an orange, you don't just get Vitamin C. You also receive the bioflavonoids, minerals, antioxidants, and countless other naturally occurring plant compounds that accompany it. They were designed to work together.
I believe nutrition makes the most sense when we stay as close to nature as possible. Whenever I have the choice, I would rather recommend nutrients in the form they naturally occur than as a single isolated vitamin. Whole food formulas provide far more than one vitamin alone because they deliver nutrients in the context in which nature created them.
That's one of the reasons I continue to recommend C-Complex. It simply makes sense to me. If I can provide nutritional support in a form that more closely resembles the foods our bodies were designed to eat, that's the direction I'm going to lean.
Of course, no supplement can replace eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. A healthy diet will always be the foundation. Whole food supplements simply help complement those healthy choices and provide additional nutritional support.
Dosage Guide
The directions on the bottle provide a general recommendation. In my own practice, I view those amounts as a starting point, not a limit. During times of greater discomfort, I adjust the amount and frequency according to the level of support the body seems to need.
A personal note for my clients: If we've worked together recently, please follow the recommendations I gave you during your consultation. They were personalized to your individual health needs, goals, and circumstances and may differ from the general dosage suggestions provided here or on the bottle.
Support Needed
Maintenance
Mild
Moderate
Intensive
Common Amount
2 capsules once daily
2 capsules twice daily
2 capsules three times daily
3 capsules three times daily
Once you begin noticing improvement, you can usually reduce to the lowest amount that continues to provide the support you need.
Traditional Uses of the Contents
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Rose hips have traditionally been valued as one of nature's richest whole food sources of Vitamin C.
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Acerola berry has traditionally been used as another excellent natural source of Vitamin C along with naturally occurring antioxidant compounds.
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Paprika provides naturally occurring Vitamin C together with other beneficial plant nutrients.
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Oregano has traditionally been valued for supporting overall wellness and healthy immune function.
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The remaining whole food ingredients work together to provide a broad spectrum of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other naturally occurring plant compounds that complement the body's normal nutritional needs.
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Diatomaceous earth is naturally rich in silicon dioxide, a naturally occurring compound that provides a source of the trace mineral silicon. This supports healthy connective tissues throughout the body.