Melrose Essential C Plus Immune 120g

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 INTERACTIONSCancer 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).