When you're feeling under the weather, what could taste better than a shot of refreshing tangy orange? Chewable Vitamin C promotes healthy capillaries, gums and teeth and aids in iron absorption. It helps heal wounds and broken bones and treats anemia — especially iron-deficiency anemia — by increasing the absorption of iron from the intestines. Vitamin C also plays a role in the formation of collagen in connective tissue and contributes to hemoglobin and red-blood-cell production in bone marrow. By boosting the immune system, Vitamin C prevents many types of viral and bacterial infections and is an ally in the treatment of the common cold. Benefits: • Promotes healthy capillaries, gums, and teeth • Aids in iron absorption • Helps heal wounds and broken bones • Prevents and treats scurvy • Helps treats anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia, by increasing the absorption of iron from the intestines • Helps form collagen in connective tissue • Contributes to hemoglobin and red blood cell production in bone marrow • Aids in preventing many types of viral and bacterial infections and generally potentiates the immune system • Helps in the treatment and prevention of the common cold Restrictions Drug Interactions: Mixed amphetamines, Propanolol (medication for high blood pressure), Tetracycline, and Warfarin (blood thinning medication). Nutrient Depletions: Acetaminophen, Ampicillin, Alcohol, Aspirin, Carbidopa, Clozapine, Cyclophosphamide, Cyclosporin (medication for cancer treatment), Nitroglycerin, oral contraceptives. Excess Vitamin C can interfere with the absorption of copper and selenium. Supportive Interactions: Loop diuretics (Vitamin C amplifies the effects of these medications), nitrate medications for heart disease (Vitamin C may reduce the development of tolerance). Vitamin C works well when taken in conjunction with other antioxidants (i.e. vitamin E). Warnings and Precautions: None known when taken as directed. Toxicity, Adverse Warnings and Side Effects: Doses greater than recommended have been associated with loose stools, diarrhea, gas and bloating. Decrease dosage if these symptoms occur.