All Solgar products meet their industry recognised Gold Standard for excellence. Made using only naturally sourced ingredients and innovating since 1947, Solgar is your perfect supplement to good health – 98% of Solgar consumers recommend the brand. "The Better Vitamin C" Ester C Plus 500 mg is a unique formula utilizing a premium patented, non-acidic, form of vitamin C, Ester C which may be easier for your body to absorb. This proprietary formula is an exclusive product to Solgar and contains additional natural plant bioflavonoids that naturally accompany Vitamin C in fruits and vegetables. Ester C itself is also gentle on the stomach compared to traditional forms of vitamin C, and so is less likely to irritate, making this product a good choice for everyone. Once taken Ester C is also retained by your immune cells for longer than regular Vitamin C, giving you superior immune support. Vitamin C, a water soluble vitamin that helps fight free radicals and to maintain a healthy immune system. It has multiple benefits which supports optimal health, ranging from promoting healthy skin, reducing tiredness and fatigue and supporting healthy bones and teeth. Ester C Plus 500 mg delivers all the health benefits of this premium Vitamin C, in a convenient 1 - 3 a day vegetable capsule, contributing to: - The normal function of the immune system (including during and after intense physical exercise) - Normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones, teeth and cartilage - Normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin - The protection of cells from oxidative stress - Normal functioning of the nervous system - Reduction of tiredness and fatigue - Increased iron absorption - Unique patented formula, including bioflavonoids, acerola and rose hips - Supports a healthy immune system and is retained in your body's immune cells for up to 24hrs - Gentle, highly absorbable form of vitamin C - Excellent antioxidant - Ideal for sensitive stomachs To use: Take 1-3 capsules daily. Ingredients: Vitamin C (as Ester-C, calcium-L-Ascorbate), Vegetable Capsule Shell: hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, Anti-caking Agents: (vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide), Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex, Rose Hips (Rosa canina) Powder, Acerola (Malpighia glabra) Fruit Powder Extract (4:1), Rutin. Solgar is committed to sustainability, for over 70 years they have used 100% recyclable amber glass bottles and they are a carbon neutral company. Solgar is certified cruelty-free by PETA Beauty Without Bunnies.