Don't leave home without vitamin C

MANILA, Philippines - Many students dream of taking a well-deserved vacation or out-of-town trip with their families or friends. But why risk spoiling one’s long-planned and much sought-after vacation because of an unexpected illness?

Flights have been booked, the whole group’s schedule has been synchronized, and bags have been packed — only to be postponed at the last minute when one member suddenly feels under the weather.

In other cases, the vacationers have already reached their destination and settled into their rooms, only to realize upon waking up the following day that they are not feeling well.

There are also those who are into the swing of things, partying all night till the wee hours of the morning. But after a short dip and a few hours on the beach they find themselves nursing a fever, left behind by their friends who paint the town red for a second night in a row.

Many vacations have been marred by these horror stories that made the victims feel they did not get their money’s worth just because their body resistance got the better of them.

Why be victimized by such an occurrence when you can protect yourself from low body immunity by simply adding a few packs of vitamin-C into your vanity or traveling bag?

Vitamin C has always been considered as an essential nutrient for overall health and well being. Since traveling on vacation means long nights and irregular eating hours, we become more susceptible to common illnesses when we least expect and welcome it. That is why most parents advise their children to take a lot of Vitamin C as a preventive measure especially during vacations and on special occasions.

“Better yet, make that Sodium Ascorbate FERN-C, the non-acidic Vitamin C,” says Dr. Amelia Obusan of Fern Foundation.

Taking FERN-C is an excellent way to strengthen body resistance plus it helps fight the effects of free radicals. It is made from 100 percent Quali-C by DSM Switzerland and has been awarded the Superbrands Seal of Quality and Excellence.

Since FERN-C is alkaline, it is readily absorbed and tolerated by the body. With a pH range of 7.5 to 7.8, one can take large doses of FERN-C without the negative effects of highly acidic vitamin C tablets, like gastric irritation, bloating, and intestinal irritation.

FERN-C is also available in 7-11, Southstar Drug, Manson Drug and Generica in Luzon and Rose Pharmacy in the Visayas and Mindanao. Call 982-FERN (3376) or log on to www.fern-c.com for more details.