Extra C Plus Zinc

Ethical Nutrients Extra C Plus Zinc puts 1000 mg of vitamin C into a single tablet using two buffered mineral ascorbates, calcium ascorbate and sodium ascorbate, rather than plain ascorbic acid, so the vitamin C is in a less acidic form. Each tablet also carries 8 mg of elemental zinc from an amino acid chelate, plus citrus bioflavonoids, hesperidin and rutoside. It is sponsored in Australia by Metagenics (Aust) Pty Ltd and listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. It comes as the 60 tablet bottle.

Product Strengths

• 1000 mg of total ascorbic acid per tablet, split between calcium ascorbate dihydrate 605 mg and sodium ascorbate 562 mg, each contributing 500 mg.
• Buffered mineral ascorbates rather than free ascorbic acid, a form chosen to be gentler on the stomach and on tooth enamel.
• Maintains and supports healthy immune system function.
• Maintains and supports the immune system to fight illness.
• Helps reduce the duration of the common cold.
• Helps reduce the severity of common cold symptoms.
• Zinc amino acid chelate 40 mg per tablet, equivalent to 8 mg of elemental zinc.
• Citrus bioflavonoids extract 50 mg with hesperidin 5 mg and rutoside 5 mg, the flavonoids that occur naturally alongside vitamin C in citrus fruit.
• Two dosing tiers on the label, one for daily immune support and a higher short-course tier for a cold.
• Free from gluten, wheat, dairy, lactose, eggs, nuts and yeast, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Suitable For / Not Suitable For

Suitable for: Vegans and vegetarians; Adults seeking everyday nutritional support.

Not suitable for: Anyone with an allergy to the listed ingredients; Children, because it is for adults only.

Ingredients

Excipients recorded for it include calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, macrogol 400, magnesium stearate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose and povidone.

Suggested Use

Adults, for immune support: take 1 tablet daily with food. To reduce the severity and duration of a cold: take 2 tablets twice daily with food. Or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Cost Per Serve

Cost per day is approximate, is based on the current price and assumes the label dose. Follow the dose your practitioner gives you.

Warnings

Contains zinc, which may be dangerous if taken in large amounts or for a long period. The maximum recommended daily dose of 4 tablets contains 279 mg of sodium, which matters if you are on a sodium-restricted diet. Not suitable for children under two years of age without medical advice. Vitamin and mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet. If symptoms persist, talk to your healthcare professional. Do not use if the cap or bottle seal is missing or broken. Keep out of reach of children.

Allergens

Free from gluten, wheat, dairy, lactose, eggs, nuts and yeast, with no added artificial flavouring, colouring or preservatives. It is vegetarian and vegan friendly, and the excipients contain no animal-derived ingredients. Always review label for full list of ingredients.

Storage

Store below 30 degrees C. Keep the bottle tightly closed and away from direct sunlight. No refrigeration is required.

TGA Listing

Listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as AUST L 337393. Listed medicines carry an AUST L number and are assessed by the TGA for quality and safety, not for efficacy.

Disclaimer

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Vitamin and mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet. If symptoms persist, talk to your healthcare professional. This information is general in nature and is not a substitute for individual health advice.