C 1000 Forte

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a soluble vitamin that plays a central role and performs essential functions in the regulation of numerous biochemical reactions in the body: it helps to form collagen, allows the development and maintenance of bones, teeth, blood vessels and connective tissues, it is involved in synthesizing corticosteroid hormones and antibodies and it is necessary for the absorption of dietary iron.

Thanks to its antioxidant activity, it has a significant role in many immune mechanisms.

A function long ascribed to vitamin C is that of modulating the immune response, especially against colds (LARN, 2016).

Echinacea, however, is a plant widely used in the United States and Europe for treating the common cold. Taking echinacea extracts is associated with a lower risk of recurring respiratory infections and their complications. It has been proven useful in preventing cold-related illnesses: it strengthens the immune response and can alleviate symptoms (cough and hoarseness) and shorten the length of the disease.

Zinc is a trace element involved in the formation of many enzymes that catalyze important reactions in our body. It is useful in the prevention of colds and infections, and it has demonstrated immunomodulatory and antioxidant activity.

Vitamin D, present in some foods and made by our body through the action of sunlight, is an essential nutrient for human health.

Known primarily for its role in calcium absorption and bone mineralization, in recent years it has shown interesting results regarding immunomodulation. Vitamin D’s action has, in fact, been associated with an increase in the innate immune system’s defense against various infections (LARN, 2016).

Bibliography

• Rondanelli M et al. Self-Care for Common Colds: The Pivotal Role of Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Echinacea in Three Main Immune Interactive Clusters (Physical Barriers, Innate and Adaptive Immunity) Involved during an Episode of Common Colds-Practical Advice on Dosages and on the Time to Take These Nutrients/Botanicals in order to Prevent or Treat Common Colds. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018 Apr 29;2018:5813095.