Product description Inpharm Lipo C Askor Forte
In conditions accompanied by an increased need for immunity and resistance of the organism.
Vitamin C contributes to:
- to the normal function of the immune system,
- mental balance, normal mental activity and nervous system function,
- antioxidant protection of cells against oxidative stress,
- to reduce the level of fatigue and exhaustion,
- normal production of collagen for normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth,
- increased iron absorption.
Rosehip contributes to:
- to the body's natural defenses and resistance,
- the normal function of the respiratory system,
- normal kidney function and normal digestion.
LIPOSOMAL ABSORPTION AND BIOAVAILABILITY OF VITAMIN C
Vitamin C is water-soluble and hydrophilic and therefore its absorption from the intestine into the blood is limited by the intestinal fat barrier and transporters. For example, in a single ingestion of 1000 mg, up to 80 % of this amount is excreted without the body being able to utilise it effectively. The aim of liposomal technology is to 'impart' a lipophilic character to vitamin C and thus ensure its liposomal absorption, since such absorption is not limited to such an extent by the capacity of the intestinal transport molecules, and ensures absorption of a much larger amount of vitamin C. Liposomal absorption of vitamin C thus maintains several times higher levels and availability in the body for antioxidant protection of healthy cells and especially for the immune and nervous systems. Thanks to its efficient and gradual absorption into the body, it is also gentle on the kidneys and digestive system.
LIPO C ASKOR Forte has a high bioavailability
The decisive factor in assessing the quality of the product is not so much the technology of its manufacture as the proof that the product ensures a sufficiently high degree of bioavailability, i.e. plasma levels of vitamin C in the blood. This issue was addressed in a published study (Bozensky et al., 2021) evaluating plasma vitamin C concentrations after a single dose (1 gram), and the results confirmed the high bioavailability of liposomal absorption of vitamin C in the case of RosaCelip-LD (Lipo C Askor Forte).
Pharmacoeconomic analysis showed the benefit of Lipo C Askor Forte
The cheapest preparations in absolute price may not be the cheapest in terms of the cost of bioavailable vitamin C
The pharmacoeconomic analysis based on the above mentioned study was based on the results of the bioavailability of the compared products, their actual prices, and all this converted to 1 gram. In other words, bioavailability gives a clear idea of how costly 1 gram of a given form of vitamin C is absorbed and available in the body. The analysis was based on prices listed on the Heureka website, June 2021. The results of this pharmacoeconomic analysis showed that the most costly product was the one containinga liposomal form of vitamin C in a 30% fat/70% vitamin C ratio (= most products on the market), where 1 gram of vitamin C bioavailable in the body costs CZK 4.60; slightly cheaper is unprotected vitamin C with a price of CZK 4,40 CZK per 1 gram of absorbed vitamin C, cheaper is the price of 1 gram of absorbed vitamin C in the retarded dosage form (3,40 CZK) and the most economically advantageous product is Lipo C Askor Forte with a price of 2,40 CZK per 1 gram of absorbed vitamin C. The analysis showed that the cheapest products in absolute price may not be the cheapest in terms of the price of bioavailable vitamin C for the organism. In a pharmacoeconomic analysis, Lipo C Askor Forte appears to be the least expensive. Moreover, it is the only one on the market equipped with URO C KONTROL test strips, which are used for the indicative determination of vitamin C concentration in the body.
LIPO C ASKOR is equipped with URO C KONTROL test strips
The test strips (of the in vitro medical device URO-C-KONTROL®) are used for the indicative determination of the concentration of ascorbic acid in urine. The test result is evaluated by a physician. Half a minute after soaking in fresh urine, the colour of the test strip gives an indication of any deficiency of ascorbic acid in the body and its level. Ideally (yellow colour), the dosage should be continued or, in the case of a deficiency of vitamin C in the body (green colour), the daily dosage should be increased. This procedure is very important because the daily need and consumption of vitamin C in the body is based mainly on its current mental and physical stress. See the package leaflet for the results and an explanation of the significance of the test.
Why is it important that our body has a sufficient supply of vitamin C?
Vitamin C is an essential physiological active substance for our organism, which the human body is not able to synthesize and therefore we depend on its daily supplementation. Vitamin C is needed for antioxidant protection of the body against oxidative stress, to ensure the functioning of the immune and nervous systems, to reduce the level of fatigue and exhaustion, to form collagen, which is important for the strength of tissues (blood vessels, cartilage, bones, skin, hair, etc.Without vitamin C, the basic cells of the immune system (leukocytes) would not function as phagocytes, which destroy all foreign substances in the body (viruses, bacteria, etc.). And the lymphocyte part of the defence mechanisms that act against viruses, bacteria and cancer cells, for example, would not work either. High concentrations of vitamin C are also maintained in nerve cells, or in the brain, and vitamin C has been shown to affect the functioning of the nervous system not only in adults but also in school children.
Vitamin C, citrus bioflavonoids and rosehip extract have a synergistic effect
In combination with vitamin C with liposomal absorption, it is advisable to add citrus bioflavonoids as they have a number of supporting effects to vitamin C. In the case of rosehip extract, the contents include vitamin A, E, K, B vitamins: thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine. Of the minerals, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese. As research has shown, the multifaceted beneficial effects of rosehip are not tied only to the individual substances contained, but are the result of the joint synergistic action of a number of these components, which lead, above all, to strengthening the defenses and overall resistance of the body.
Recommended dosage:
- unless otherwise recommended, adults 1-2 capsules twice a day (morning midday and evening), children from 6 years of age 1 capsule per day, with sufficient liquid, preferably in the morning midday. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Warning: Store dry at room temperature (15-25°C), protect from direct sunlight. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This dietary supplement is not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of sight and reach of children!
Instructions for use Uro-C-Kontrol, test strips
Using Uro-C-Kontrol:
- URO C-KONTROL® in vitro medical device test strips are used for the indicative determination of the concentration of ascorbic acid in urine. The test result is evaluated by a physician.
- Mechanism of action: The test provides indicative information on possible ascorbic acid deficiency in the body and its extent. The method is based on the action of a complex chelating agent with a polyvalent metal ion and a colour indicator, which reacts proportionally to the concentration of ascorbic acid by changing the colour shade. The test strips consist of a plastic carrier on which one indicator zone is fixed.
- The package contains 4 test strips in primary protective packaging (bag) and the enclosed instructions for use.
- Procedure for urine collection: collect urine into a dry and clean collection container. Do not strain the urine. Mix the sample well before testing. Urine analysis must be performed immediately. Urine samples must always be obtained and maintained under hygienic conditions.
- To perform the test: Remove the strip from the package immediately before use. Do not touch the reagent zone of the strips with your hands. Place the strip vertically in the urine to be tested for 1-2 seconds to ensure that the zone is wetted with urine. The reagent zone of the strip can also be adjusted to the midstream of the urine. Wipe the strip with the edge of the collection container to remove excess urine. Place the strip on a horizontal, clean, dry and absorbent pad. After 30 seconds, assess the colour of the reagent zone by comparing it with the colour scale on the packaging. Artificial lighting may cause distortion of the test. One test strip cannot be reused.
- Result and explanation of its meaning: A scale is provided on the packaging against which the colour of the test strip is compared half a minute after soaking in fresh urine. The scale indicates the vitamin C levels of 1, 10, 20, 50 and 100 mg/dl. The ideal level of vitamin C is 100 mg/dl. It is marked in yellow on the scale. This indicates that the physiological requirements of the body for antioxidant capacity and biochemical reactions (e.g. at the level of the immune, nervous and cardiovascular systems), in which ascorbic acid enters, are being satisfied. In the case of vitamin C deficiency, as indicated by green colour values, it is advisable to increase the daily intake of vitamin C.
- Limitations and possible errors: The daily urinary intake of ascorbic acid depends on the physiological requirements of the body for the protective antioxidant capacity and biochemical reactions involving ascorbic acid, and the daily intake must be adequate to meet these requirements. If the urine is too dilute, the sample may not contain sufficient ascorbic acid. For this reason, it is advisable to collect and test the first urine of the morning, where the concentration of each component is usually highest and stable. The effect of drugs or their metabolites on ascorbic acid content has not yet been fully elucidated. The sensitivity of the test may be affected by variations in urine composition during the day. As with all diagnostic tests, a definitive diagnosis should not be made on the basis of a single test, but should be made solely by a physician after all clinical and laboratory findings have been evaluated.
- Disposal: Pour the urine tested into a toilet bowl and flush. Dispose of empty containers and used strip in municipal waste.
Reagents:
1 test strip with chelating agent, polyvalent metal ion and colour indicator.
Health protection: The product does not contain toxic substances. Personal hygiene must be observed when carrying out the test.
Performance characteristics: available from the manufacturer on request
Note: One test strip is intended for single use. Reuse of the test strip is excluded. For proper product function, storage conditions, urine sampling and test procedures must be followed exactly and the test strip must not be touched in the test zone. After opening, use within 90 days. Do not use after the expiry date on the packaging and if the packaging is damaged.Store the product in its original protective packaging at temperatures between 15°C and 30°C. Protect from frost, moisture and heat. Do not store the product in a refrigerator or near heating elements. Also protect from direct sunlight to avoid fading of the colour grading scale on the packaging. Once opened, use within 90 days.
