Vitamin C is water soluble, and is secreted from the body. Since humans are unable to make their own Vitamin C, we must therefore get it from our food, drinks and supplements, such as Forever Absorbent C. Absorbent C is made of of two vital nutrients consisting of 500mg oat bran with full 60mg of Vitamin C in each tablet. The oat bran aids absorption of Vitamin C. Absorbent C is a powerful antioxidant and it helps to promote healthy skin. Ansorbent C is 100% of the USRDI of vitamin C and combined with natural citrus Bioflavonoids from fruits like oranges and papayas, bonded with oat bran to allow for maximum absorption in a great-tasting chewable tablet that your whole family will love! The bonded matrix of oat bran in each Absorbent-C tablet provides you with that extra fiber you might be lacking in your diet. Beneficial for skin, joints respiratory problems and cataracts natural antihistamin ( anti allergy). It is necessary for the maintenance of healthy connective tissues. Beneficial for cigarette smokers because one cigarette destroys 25mg of Vitamin C. * Deficiency can result in broken capillaries and bleeding gums.