Altrient Liposomal Vitamin C (1000 mg)

Product description
Altrient Liposomal Vitamin C is a liquid food supplement in portioned bags with vitamin C in the form of sodium ascorbate combined with phospholipids from soy lecithin. Official product pages state that each 5.7ml sachet contains 1000mg vitamin C, 1000mg phospholipids and 500mg phosphatidylcholine, and that each box contains 30 sachets. The product is described as a liposomal formulation, and the ingredient list is given as deionized water, sodium ascorbate, lecithin phospholipids from soy, alcohol and citric acid for pH adjustment. The manufacturer and retailers also state that the product is free of added sugar, sweeteners, artificial colours, artificial flavourings, gluten, yeast, dairy products, meat products and soya protein, but the product still contains phospholipids from soya lecithin and should therefore be clearly labeled with respect to soya.

Health benefits
Vitamin C has several approved health claims in the EU. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to protecting the cells against oxidative stress, to normal collagen formation which is important for the normal function of the skin, blood vessels, cartilage, skeleton, gums and teeth, to normal energy metabolism, to reducing fatigue and exhaustion, to the normal function of the nervous system, to normal psychological function and to increasing iron absorption. These are the central and legal functional properties that can be used for a vitamin C product in Norway and the EU, assuming correct declaration and dosage. One bag provides 1000 mg of vitamin C, which is well above the reference intake for vitamin C and thus well within the level required for the use of approved vitamin C claims.

• Contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

• Contributes to protecting cells against oxidative stress.

• Contributes to normal collagen formation for normal function of skin, blood vessels, cartilage, skeleton, gums and teeth.

• Helps to reduce fatigue and exhaustion.

• Contributes to normal energy metabolism and to the normal function of the nervous system.

• Contributes to increased iron absorption.

What makes the product special?
Altrient Liposomal Vitamin C differs from many traditional vitamin C products in that the dose is delivered in ready-made portion bags and is combined with phospholipids in a liposomal formulation. Official product descriptions highlight this technology as central to the product's profile. The product uses sodium ascorbate as a source of vitamin C, and several retailer sites describe this as a non-acidic or milder form than pure ascorbic acid. The product is also formulated without added sugar and without flavoring, which makes it more neutral than many chewable tablets and powder products.

Technical details and specifications
Each bag is 5.7 ml. Nutritional content per bag is given as 1000 mg vitamin C from sodium ascorbate, 1000 mg phospholipids from soy lecithin and 500 mg phosphatidylcholine. Each box contains 30 bags. The ingredients listed on official and corresponding dealer sites are deionized water, sodium ascorbate, lecithin phospholipids from soy, alcohol and citric acid for pH adjustment. The product is described as vegan and without added sugar, gluten, yeast, dairy products and artificial colors or flavours. Because the phospholipid source is soy lecithin, soy should be clearly stated in the Norwegian product text and label.

Recommended use
Available product pages usually list 1 bag per day as standard use, while some retailer sites list 1-2 bags per day. The most careful and Norway/EU-adapted formulation is to specify 1 bag per day with reference to the label or healthcare personnel if individual assessment is needed. The contents are squeezed out in a little water or juice and taken on an empty stomach at least 15 minutes before a meal. Several sources state that the gel does not completely dissolve in the liquid, and that the contents should therefore be drunk straight away.

Label information
Contents: 30 bags of 5.7 ml
Vitamin C per bag: 1000 mg
Vitamin C source: sodium ascorbate
Phospholipids per bag: 1000 mg
Of which phosphatidylcholine: 500 mg
Ingredients: deionized water, sodium ascorbate, lecithin phospholipids from soy, alcohol, citric acid
Allergen information: contains phospholipids from soy
Storage: keep dry and cool, protected from direct sunlight. Do not freeze.

Reservation
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. Keep out of the reach of children. People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition should consult a qualified healthcare professional before use. The product contains ingredients from soy and is therefore not suitable for people who must avoid soy. When publishing in a Norwegian online store, the final label text and declaration should be quality assured against current Norwegian and European regulations.

Disclaimer
This text is based on publicly available product information from manufacturers and retailers and is formulated with an emphasis on sober and legally sound product information. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information is for general information only.

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