Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and provides nutritive support for normal, healthy collagen synthesis, supports the development of cartilage and bone, immune function, capillary and blood vessel integrity, health of your skin, and nerve impulse transmission. This formula provides it to you in a gentle, non-acidic form. †This product is suitable for individuals who adversely react to the common sensitizing substances of yeast, milk, wheat, soy, corn, gluten, egg, sugar, salt, nuts, artificial colors or preservatives.