Research has shown that a diet rich in fruits & vegetables (which contain Vitamin C & Lycopene) is associated with a healthy heart. Emergen-C Heart Health gives you 1000mg of Vitamin C. & 4 packets give you the same amount of Lycopene found in lb of fresh tomatoes. We've also added plant sterols, whoch work with your body chemistry to help maintain cholestrol levels already within the normal range, when combined with a diet rich in fruits, vegetables & low in saturated fat.