Melrose Essential C+ Immune is specifically designed to support immune function. Contains a unique blend of vitamin C and supporting ingredients including zinc; olive leaf extract; vitamin D and yeast containing beta-glucan.
Native Australian Kakadu Plum is one of the highest sources of Vitamin C from nature. It is wild harvested and processed quickly to preserve nutrient content.
Features/Indications
BENEFITSMay support immune healthMay help to reduce the severity and duration of coldsRich source of antioxidantsMay support body detoxificationPopulations with exposure to pollution may benefit from taking vitamin CMay assist with iron absorptionMay aid in general well-beingContains no artificial sweeteners; flavours; colours or preservativesNatural honey and lemon flavour
Ingredients & Excipients
Each 2g dose contains: | |
Ascorbic Acid | 900mg |
Calcium Ascorbate Dihydrate equiv. Ascorbic Acid 180mg | 219mg |
Saccharomyces cerevisiae (contains beta-glucan) | 440mg |
Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) fruit flesh powder | 20mg |
Zinc citrate equiv. Zinc 10mg | 32.26mg |
Vitamin D (Colecalciferol) | 500IU (12.5 mcg) |
Olive leaf (Olea europaea) extract from O. europaea dry leaf 1000mg | 50mg |
Dose & Administration
Adults: take 2g (approx. 1/2 metric teaspoon) morning and night in water or juice or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Children 2 to 12 years: take 500mg (1/8 metric teaspoon) morning and night in water or juice or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Cautions/Contra-Indications
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) intakes exceeding 2-3g/day may produce gastrointestinal symptoms in some people. Those who have had kidney stones; amounts greater than 1000mg daily may increase the risk of kidney stone recurrence.
Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.If symptoms persist; consult a healthcare practitioner.Not to be used in children under two years of age.
POSSIBLE DRUG INTERACTIONS
Cancer treatment medication; aluminium; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); oestrogens (esp. with contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy); antipsychotic medication; cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins); calcium ion influx inhibitors (high blood pressure medication); barbiturates (anxiolytics); HIV medication and anticoagulants (warfarin).