Poly
Product C® name Optimizers: Cellular Metabolic
USANA’s proprietary, advanced vitamin C supplement
Health Basics References
1. Gale CR, et al. BMJ 1995;31(6994):1563–6.
Directions: Take two (2) tablets daily, or as your personal needs
require.
• Vitamin C carries dual importance as the body’s premier water-soluble antioxidant and 2. Enstrom JE, et al. Epidemiology 1992;3(3):194–202.
as a coenzyme essential for the synthesis and health of connective tissues in the skin
3. Murad S, et al. Proc Natl Acd Sci 1981;78(5):2879-82.
4. Harats D, et al. Atherosclerosis 1990;85(1):47-54. Supplement Facts
and throughout the body 5. Padh H. Nutr Rev 1991;49(3):65-70. Serving Size 2 Tablets
6. Patak P, et al. Endocr Res 2004;30(4):871-5.
• Supports healthy cardiovascular function, vision, and immune function* 7. Englard S, Seifter S. Annu Rev Nutr 1986;6:365-406.
8. Carr AC, Frei B. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;69:1086–107.
• Complements the USANA Essentials™, providing extra vitamin C during times of stress* Amount per SERVING %DV*
VITAMIN C (as Calcium, POTASSIUM, 1,200 mg 2,000%
Magnesium AND ZINC ASCORBATES)
Did You Know?
• Poly C’s unique blend of mineral ascorbates provides superior bioavailability and prolonged CITRUS BIOFLAVONOIDS
(CITRUS SPP. L.) (FRUIT)
130 mg †
vitamin C activity while reducing the potential of stomach irritation.* RUTIN 14 mg †
QUERCETIN 6 mg †
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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† Daily Value not established.
In 1928, Albert Szent-Györgyi isolated a chemical that Under normal conditions, the RDA of 75–90 mg per day meets Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Pregelatinized
Starch, Ascorbyl Palmitate, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE,
protected fruits against discoloration and infection when the requirement for maintaining collagen. But we also need Colloidal Silicon Dioxide.
bruised. In 1937 he won a Nobel Prize for his discovery— vitamin C to quench free radicals, prevent lipid oxidation, and laboratory tested, quality guaranteed. meets usp specifications
for potency, uniformity, and disintegration, where applicable.
the chemical substance we now know as vitamin C. regenerate other antioxidants.4 It is a co-factor or co-substrate
for many enzyme systems involved in such functions as ATP
Vitamin C plays many important roles in the body, and synthesis within mitochondria and hormone biosynthesis.5
because human bodies are incapable of manufacturing Vitamin C can help retain cardiovascular health by supporting
vitamin C, we must rely on our diet to satisfy our daily Vitamin C levels in the blood
healthy adrenal function and healthy arterial wall integrity.6 And,
requirement. The amount of vitamin C needed daily 140
vitamin C helps support a healthy immune system, which is Poly C
for optimal performance is directly related to individual responsible for defending your body against millions of bacteria, AsA
ingestion, absorption, utilization, metabolism, excretion, microbes, viruses, toxins, and parasites every day.7 You also need 120
aPlasma vitamin C (µM)
work environment, and physical, mental, and environmental enough vitamin C to protect the liver from environmental toxins
stress. Everyone has a different biochemistry and unique and drug metabolites and to make carnitine, interferon, and
lifestyle. While vitamin C deficiency is rare today, we may prostaglandin E1.7 Thus, a daily dose of 75–90 mg is unlikely to 100
still not receive sufficient amounts for our individual health be sufficient for everyone.8 One tablet of Poly C provides 600 mg
needs.1,2 The Poly C® supplement provides optimal vitamin of vitamin C protection.*
C protection with a unique blend of mineral ascorbates that 80
provides higher levels of vitamin C in the blood than from Why Poly C®?
equal amounts of ascorbic acid.* Exclusive to USANA, Poly C is a balanced formulation of
mineral ascorbates with vitamin C activity. By using a variety of 60
The Many Roles of Vitamin C ascorbates, USANA is able to affect the way the body maintains
Critical to good health, vitamin C supports many important Time (hours)
vitamin C levels. An in-house clinical trial showed that when Cardiovascular
functions in the body. First, it is essential for collagen synthesis. Taking USANA’s Poly C yields higher levels
equal amounts of vitamin C were provided as either Poly C or Cellular Metabolic of vitamin C in the blood than ascorbic acid
Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the body and ascorbic acid, the Poly C gave higher levels of vitamin C in blood Skeleton/Structural (AsA=vitamin C), and keeps the levels higher
is essential for staying healthy and strengthening muscles, teeth, serum and maintained those higher levels for a longer time.* for a longer period of time.
Endocrine
bones, skin, and blood vessels. Without adequate vitamin C,
there is inadequate collagen.3,5,7* Brain/Nervous
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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