Sustained Release With Rose Hips Vitamin C is a water soluble nutrient well known for its vital role in the immune system.* Vitamin C is also necessary for the produc-tion of collagen (a structural protein in connective tissue) and is therefore important for skin, bone, and joint health.* Vitamin C is needed for amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and the utilization of many nutrients, such as folic acid and iron.* It is also a highly effective antioxidant that can help maintain healthy tissues by neutralizing free radicals generated during normal me-tabolism and exposure to environmental stressors.* This product was specially formulated to provide a sustained release of Vitamin C and includes Rose Hips as an added source of Vitamin C.