Lifeplan Vitamin C Time Release Tablets contain 1000mg of Vitamin C & are specially formulated to provide a gradual release in the body over a 2-6 hour period, & preferably should not be sucked. They also contain natural source complementary nutritional substances for additional effect. Potential applications of Lifeplan Vitamin C (Time Release) Tablets:• Antioxidant• Cardiovascular disease• Peripheral vascular disease• Viral, bacterial, fungal infections (colds, flu, herpes, etc.)• General immune support• Allergic reactions (eczema, asthma, hayfever, hives, etc.)v Cell protection• Degenerative eye disease• Detoxification• Poor wound healing• Skin ulcers & general skin health• Arthritis• Bone health• Digestive ulcers• Stress• Gum disease• Longevity• Male infertility Vitamin C is an antioxidant vitamin essential to the body's health & is especially important for maintaining healthy skin. Also known as ascorbic acid, Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. Vitamin C maintains collagen, a protein necessary for the formation of skin, ligaments, bones & teeth, & for the strength of blood vessel walls. In addition, Vitamin C plays an inportant part in the absorption of iron, which is necessary for the formation of red blood cells. It also plays a role in the utilisation of folic acid.