Clinical Study Shows that Ester-C® Stays in the Body Longer than other Vitamin C
NBTY Research Demonstrates That Taking Ester-C Provides Immune Support for up to 24 Hours
RONKONKOMA, N.Y., July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A new clinical study conducted by NBTY, a leading global wellness company, demonstrated that Ester-C®, a patented form of Vitamin C, stays in immune cells longer than regular Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) currently on the market.
The study, published in SpringerPlus, reports that Ester-C® significantly increases vitamin C concentrations in white blood cells (leukocytes; cell of the immune system) up to 24 hours following a single oral administration of 1000 mg vitamin C. This is the first clinical trial comparing vitamin C retention in leukocytes between Ester-C® and ascorbic acid in both male and female nonsmokers.
In this double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial, thirty healthy subjects aged 18–60 years were randomized to receive placebo (0 mg vitamin C), ascorbic acid (1000 mg vitamin C), and Ester-C® (1000 mg vitamin C), each preceded by a 7-day washout period. The Ester-C® group had a significantly higher mean concentration change in leukocyte vitamin C, while there was no change in the ascorbic acid or placebo groups. The Ester-C® group also had a significantly higher percent change in leukocyte vitamin C compared to ascorbic acid at 8- and 24-hrs after the oral consumption.
Dr. Susan Hazels Mitmesser, author of the study and Sr. Director of Nutrition & Scientific Affairs at NBTY, said, "This study is a great example of the commitment NBTY has to scientific diligence around our product innovations. As new ingredients and areas of research emerge, our scientific leadership will continue to be a priority and a differentiator in the scientific community and the supplement market with NBTY products leading the way."
"Ester-C is the only product of its kind on the market, and customers can easily find it by the '24-Hour Immune Support' call out on the label," added John Frame, Vice President of Marketing for Ester-C®. "This product has been clinically studied to stay in the white blood cells longer than regular Vitamin-C -- a distinct advantage to anyone looking to nutritionally support their immune system all day long."
About Ester-C®
Ester-C® is a unique, patented form of vitamin C that contains vitamin C metabolites. The vitamin C metabolites in Ester-C® are the same as normal byproducts of the body's metabolism of vitamin C. And Ester-C® is an easy form of vitamin C to take because it is nonacidic and gentle on the stomach. For more information on Ester-C®, visit www.ester-c.com.
About NBTY
NBTY has enriched the lives of consumers around the world by introducing innovative products and solutions to the health and wellness marketplace for more than 40 years. Our ongoing mission to deliver the high quality nutritional supplements and wellness products has resulted in an extensive portfolio of well-known and trusted brands, including Nature's Bounty®, Sundown Naturals®, Osteo Bi-Flex®,Solgar ®, Balance Bar®, MET-Rx®, Pure Protein®, Body Fortress®, Puritan's Pride®, Holland & Barrett®, De Tuinen® and many others. As a leading global manufacturer, marketer, distributor and retailer of vitamins, nutritional supplements, and sports & active nutrition products, NBTY is committed to supporting wellness by creating products that consumers want and making them easily available anywhere they shop. Learn more about our wellness vision and industry-leading products at www.nbty.com.
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