Vitamin C-Bio

VITAMIN C & BIOFLAVONOIDS

Vitamin C
Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by a deficiency/imbalance of vitamin C.

	Skin bruises easily, "black & blue" marks.
	Hemorrhages or ruptured blood vessels in eye.
	Gums bleed easily, especially when brushing teeth.
	Bluish-red, swollen or inflamed gums.
	Loose teeth, loss of dental fillings.
	Cuts, sores or wounds heal slowly.
	"Fleeting" pains in joints or legs, joint tenderness.
	Catch infections, colds, flu or viruses easily.
	Listlessness, lack of endurance, tire easily.
	Cuticles tear easily.
	Excessive hair loss.
	Restlessness or irritability.
	Nosebleeds.
	Broken capillaries, hemorrhages, pink spots on skin.
	Bloating or puffiness in face.
	Anemia.
	Fragile bones.
	Thinning or premature aging of skin.

Also known as ascorbic acid or ascorbate. Food sources: citrus fruits, berries, green and leafy vegetables, tomatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, green peppers, papaya. Supplementary range: 1,000 to 10,000 mg. daily.

Bioflavonoids
Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by a deficiency/imbalance of bioflavonoids.

	Bleed easily (gums, nosebleeds, cuts).
	Bruise easily.
	Tiny red blood spots on skin.
	Varicose veins, hemorrhoids.
	Inflamed, swollen joints.
	FEMALE: miscarriages, threatened miscarriages.
	FEMALE: heavy & prolonged menstrual bleeding.

A broad family of biologically active, crystalline compounds found in plants that support and enhance the action of vitamin C. Includes lemon bioflavonoids, rutin, hesperidin, proanthocyanidins. Food sources: fruits, berries, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains, legumes. Supplementary range: 100 to 44 mg. daily.

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