What Is a “Vitamin C Complex”— and Why It Matters?
The answer: A set of ingredients that enhances, and increases the effectiveness of Vitamin C's functions, thereby providing a broader spectrum of benefits for the reasons people use vitamin C, such as:
- Immune bolstering and effectiveness
- Overall antioxidant protection
- Connective tissue protection, skin elasticity maintenance and integrity
- Hormonal, neurotransmitter, detoxification and metabolism benefits
Dual-Action: Water and Fat-Soluble Vitamin C
Firstly, the More Than "C" Synergy complex contains both water-soluble and fat- soluble vitamin C to broaden the tissue penetration and activity. This means the antioxidant/anti-inflammatory protection in the watery interior of your cells, as well as in their high-fat outer membranes. Such protection also definitely extends to the Extra Cellular Matrix (ECM) - the space between cells, where so much of our connective tissue resides. This dual solubility will also help Vitamin C get into your leukocytes, which maintain a high level to protect themselves in their "combat" duties against pathogens.
Powerful Botanical Cofactors for Skin, Immunity & Circulation
For enhanced immune support, and to further strengthen skin and connective tissue, More Than "C" Synergy contains the following phytochemical-rich mixture: Camu Camu, Rosehips, Rutin, Citrus Bioflavonoids, GrapeSeed extract, and OptiBurst™ Berry Blend. Not only do the OPCs and anthocyanins in the berries and grape seed extract provide a far-reaching net of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, (important for both immune function and connective tissue), they also, along with the other ingredients rutin, camu camu, rosehips and bioflavonoids improve circulation by strengthening capillaries, and reinforcing the connective tissue matrix, making it more flexible and resilient, as well as resistant to moisture loss.
Gut & Immune Health: The Role of Larch Arabinogalactan
Yet another gem for overall immunity, and your "inner skin", (i.e., the gut), is the addition of Larch arabinogalactans. This ingredient provides a prebiotic effect that feeds the friendly bacteria in your gut. These are your probiotics, often referred to as "the first line of immune defense." In turn, your gut probiotics ferment the arabinogalactans to produce butyrate, which is a highly nourishing, highly anti-inflammatory substance for your gut cells. In fact, the mitochondria of these cells can use butyrate directly as an energy source, thereby energizing your gut. In this process, arabinogalactans also exert a unique ability to activate immune cells, including natural killer cells and macrophages, thereby providing a pronounced increase in immune activity and effectiveness.
Hormonal, Neurotransmitter & Metabolic Support
Vitamin C is also essential to support normal hormone and neurotransmitter synthesis, as well as liver detoxification and other metabolic processes. Once again, these roles are largely reliant on Vitamin C’s antioxidant properties. By amplifying the antioxidant potential of Vitamin C, the co-factors contained in More Than "C" Synergy help protect the glands and tissues that are involved, enabling them to do a better job. For example, the adrenal glands for stress hormone production, the myelin sheath for better nerve cell conduction, and the ability to synthesize L-carnitine to burn fat. Vitamin C is also critical for recharging glutathione from being oxidized back to its reduced state, and for helping manage oxidative stress in the liver…hence for proper detoxification. By providing extra support for these critical pathways, the "More Than C" complex helps optimize daily function.
In summary, More Than “C" Synergy is designed to deliver far-reaching health benefits by amplifying vitamin C’s core functions while integrating powerful plant-based compounds and prebiotics. This synergistic blend promotes immune strength, connective tissue resilience, gut health, and metabolic harmony—making it a truly synergistic supplement for those seeking optimal health.
Stay well,
John Biggs BSc, NCP, OHP
Synergy Holistics, Founder and Formulator