{"product_id":"bronson-vitamin-c","title":"Bronson Vitamin C | 500 mg | 100 Tablets","description":"\u003cp\u003eBronson Vitamin C delivers 500 mg per tablet as ascorbic acid, in a bottle of 100 vegetarian tablets from the Bronson Basics line. It is a good fit for people who catch colds often or take a long time to bounce back, and for anyone who notices bleeding gums when brushing, bruises that appear easily, slow-healing cuts, or a general tiredness with no clear explanation. It also suits people living under constant stress, and those whose diet leans heavily on sugar and starches with few fresh vegetables. The human body cannot make vitamin C and does not store much of it, because it is water-soluble and is used up and flushed out every day. A shortfall is not only about eating too little fruit and vegetables. High blood sugar competes with vitamin C for entry into cells, chronic stress drains it from the adrenal glands, and inflammation burns through it quickly. This tablet replaces that daily loss, supporting immunity, collagen formation and protection of cells against oxidative stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Vitamin C?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C is an essential water-soluble nutrient whose chemical name is ascorbic acid, the active form the body uses directly. Most animals make their own vitamin C in the liver from glucose, but humans lost the enzyme needed for this, so we depend entirely on food or supplements. Vitamin C works as an electron donor, which makes it an antioxidant that neutralizes the free radicals that damage cells. It is also a cofactor for several important enzymes, most notably those that build collagen, those that produce carnitine (which carries fat into the mitochondria to make energy), and those that produce certain neurotransmitters and adrenal hormones. In food it is abundant in bell peppers, parsley, cabbage, broccoli, citrus fruits and kiwi, but it is sensitive to heat and long storage, so much of it is lost during cooking. In this product, ascorbic acid comes at 500 mg per tablet, which the label lists as 556% of the Daily Value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of Vitamin C\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmune support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C concentrates inside white blood cells, helping them move toward an infection and clear out germs, then protecting them from the damage that fight creates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollagen formation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body cannot build strong collagen without vitamin C. Collagen is the foundation of skin, gums, blood vessels, tendons and joints, which is why low vitamin C shows up as bleeding gums and easy bruising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidant protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C neutralizes free radicals and recycles vitamin E and glutathione after use, keeping the cell's internal defense system active.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdrenal support and stress resilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e The adrenal glands hold some of the highest levels of vitamin C in the body and use it quickly while producing cortisol, so replenishing it supports the body's ability to handle physical and mental stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter iron absorption:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C converts plant-based iron into a form that is easier to absorb, which matters for anyone who feels tired and pale and relies on legumes and leafy greens for iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWound healing and skin health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Through its role in collagen and tissue repair, vitamin C supports the healing of cuts and scrapes and helps keep skin firm and healthy-looking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C helps make carnitine, which moves fat into the cell's energy centers, so a shortfall can show up as fatigue and sluggishness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood vessel health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C supports the walls of small blood vessels and protects them from oxidation, helping them stay strong and flexible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Vitamin C Works in the Body\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo understand why vitamin C matters, start with collagen. Collagen is a long, rope-like protein, and to become strong it needs cross-links that hold its fibers together. The enzymes that form those links cannot work without vitamin C. When vitamin C runs low, the body makes weak collagen: gums bleed easily, bruises appear from the lightest bump, wounds heal slowly, and skin and joints lose resilience. These small signs are often the body's first warning, long before obvious fatigue sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a point many people miss: the relationship between sugar and vitamin C. The vitamin C molecule closely resembles glucose and enters cells through some of the same gateways sugar uses. When blood sugar stays high from sweets, refined starches and frequent snacking, glucose crowds vitamin C out of those gateways. The result is that immune cells receive less of it, even when you are taking it. This is why people who eat a lot of sugar tend to get sick more often and recover more slowly, and why insulin resistance is linked to higher chronic inflammation and oxidative stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStress is another silent drain. The adrenal glands keep a high concentration of vitamin C and use it to make cortisol and adrenaline. With ongoing stress and poor sleep, these reserves empty quickly, so you feel worn out while your immunity weakens at the same time. Add smoking, which burns through vitamin C rapidly, chronic inflammation, and some common medications such as aspirin and birth control pills that are associated with lower levels. Since the body does not store this vitamin, the need is daily and ongoing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat improves results is cutting back on sugar and refined starches so vitamin C has a clear path into cells, taking it with a meal rich in vegetables and fruit that supply flavonoids working alongside it, and pairing it with plant-based iron when iron absorption is a concern. Vitamin C does not need fat to be absorbed because it is water-soluble, but taking it with food makes it gentler on the stomach, since ascorbic acid is naturally acidic. It also works hand in hand with zinc for immune support and with vitamin E to protect cell membranes, and its effect is rounded out by good sleep and real food full of vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Formula Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronson provides vitamin C as ascorbic acid, the same form the body uses without any conversion. Each tablet contains 500 mg, a moderate amount that covers daily needs without being so high that it bothers most people's stomachs, and it keeps things simple with one tablet a day. The tablets are labeled vegetarian, making them suitable for those who avoid animal-derived ingredients. The product is GMO-Free, Gluten-Free and Soy-Free. Other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium (which helps the tablet break apart in the stomach), stearic acid, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide, along with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and polyethylene glycol, which are typically used to coat the tablet for easier swallowing. It is made in the USA by Bronson Laboratories in Hauppauge, New York, and the bottle carries the \"Bronson Since 1960\" mark along with \"Lab Tested\" and \"GMP\" badges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This Product For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who catch colds frequently or take a long time to recover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone noticing bleeding gums, easy bruising or slow-healing wounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople under ongoing stress or short on sleep who feel run down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who eat a lot of sugar and starches and few fresh vegetables and fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmokers and people exposed to pollution, whose vitamin C needs are higher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarians and anyone looking to improve iron absorption from food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the Bronson Vitamin C label, adults take 1 tablet daily (500 mg), preferably with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Taking it with food softens the effect of its acidity on the stomach, and a meal rich in vegetables or containing plant-based iron, such as lentils or spinach, lets you benefit from its role in iron absorption. Breakfast or lunch both work, depending on your routine. Results are best when combined with less sugar and refined starch, regular sleep and enough water. Each bottle contains 100 tablets, a 100-day supply at one tablet per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 mg per tablet, 556% of the Daily Value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetarian tablet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 tablets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree of:\u003c\/strong\u003e GMOs, gluten, soy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronson, Bronson Basics line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA, manufactured by Bronson Laboratories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIsn't eating fruit enough instead of a vitamin C supplement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh vegetables and fruit are always the foundation, but cooking and long storage destroy much of their vitamin C. High blood sugar, stress and smoking also raise your needs and reduce how much reaches your cells. That is why many people use a daily tablet to cover the gap alongside a good diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I take vitamin C before or after eating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label recommends taking it with a meal. Ascorbic acid is naturally acidic, so taking it with food is gentler on the stomach, and it also helps you absorb the iron in that same meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes vitamin C help the immune system fight colds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C concentrates inside white blood cells, supporting their ability to fight germs and protecting them from damage along the way. The effect is stronger when you cut back on sugar, which competes with vitamin C for entry into immune cells, and when you sleep well and keep stress in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Bronson Vitamin C suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The bottle states the tablets are vegetarian, and they are also gluten-free, soy-free and GMO-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the label, not for use during pregnancy or nursing; consult a doctor if you have a medical condition or take medications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bronson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67946206396631,"sku":"X00417M7MD","price":9.5,"currency_code":"JOD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/1095\/7505\/files\/45-100VitaminCBasicsBottle_Pills_1ed6c09b-439e-4bab-b980-95b01dd75c47.jpg?v=1793447218","url":"https:\/\/qtrat.net\/en\/products\/bronson-vitamin-c","provider":"قطرات الصحة","version":"1.0","type":"link"}