Blackmores Bio C 1000 62 Tablets

KEY FEATURES

• Reduces the severity and duration of common cold symptoms.
• One-a-day dose of vitamin C.
• Buffered with mineral ascorbates to give you a vitamin C that's gentle on the stomach.
• Supports immune system health.

Directions For Use

Adults - Take 1 tablet once a day, or as professionally prescribed. Take with food.

Children under 18 years of age - Only as professionally prescribed.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight.

Warnings

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Dietary supplements can only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate. Not to be used in children under 2 years of age without medical advice. Contains benzoates.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your health professional before use.

Ingredients

Vitis vinifera (Grape Seed) extract equiv. to dry seed 1.2 (1200 mg) (standardised to contain procyanidins 8.5mg), Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) extract equiv. to dry fruit 700mg (standardised to contain flavanolignan 8.4 mg), Selenomethionine (Selenium 13 micrograms) 32.2 micrograms, Betacarotene (natural source) 3 mg,

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine nitrate) 10 mg, Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid from calcium pantothenate 55 mg) 49.6 mg, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride) 25 mg,

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 50 microgram, Vitamin C 250 mg (from ascorbic acid 150 mg and calcium ascorbate 121 mg), Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha -tocopherol 67.1 mg) 100IU, Zinc amino acid chelate (Zinc 5 mg), Folic acid 250 micrograms

SUSTAINABILITY

Rating: Moderate to High

1. Vitis vinifera (Grape Seed) Extract: Derived from grape seeds, a byproduct of the wine and grape juice industries, making it relatively sustainable due to low waste generation. However, extraction processes can vary in energy use.
2. Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) Extract: Milk thistle is typically grown sustainably, and the extraction of its active compounds, flavanolignans, is relatively low-impact. It is also biodegradable.
3. Selenomethionine (Selenium): Selenomethionine, a bioavailable form of selenium, is often synthetically produced, which requires energy and can contribute to environmental waste. Selenium mining and production can affect ecosystems, though in small amounts, it has low impact.
4. Betacarotene (Natural Source): Betacarotene derived from natural sources (e.g., carrots or algae) is generally sustainable, depending on farming practices and extraction processes.
5. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Nitrate): Thiamine nitrate is often synthetically produced, which involves energy and chemicals. It’s not derived from renewable sources, giving it a lower sustainability rating.
6. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid from Calcium Pantothenate): Generally synthesized, but it’s biodegradable and stable, with moderate environmental impact depending on production.
7. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride): Typically synthesized, involving fossil fuel-derived chemicals, which lowers its sustainability. It is biodegradable.
8. Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin): Vitamin B12 is often produced through bacterial fermentation but requires purification and sometimes synthetic inputs, leading to moderate sustainability.
9. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid and Calcium Ascorbate): Ascorbic acid is often synthesized, but it is biodegradable and widely accessible. Calcium ascorbate, a stabilized form, has a slightly higher environmental impact.
10. Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha-Tocopherol): Sourced from plant oils (e.g., soybean, sunflower) and generally sustainable, but requires high energy for extraction and refinement.
11. Zinc Amino Acid Chelate: Zinc chelates allow for better bioavailability with lower doses, reducing environmental waste. Zinc mining can be resource-intensive, though in small amounts, the impact is minimal.
12. Folic Acid: Synthetic production requires chemical processes, so it has a moderate impact. It is biodegradable and stable in the environment.

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