Ester-C Coupons

From Pharmacy Drug Guide

Ester-C coupons are available from several sources to help consumers pay for the supplement. Ester-C Calcium Ascorbate is a patented form of vitamin C, which is non-acidic for reduced stomach irritation.^[1] Ester-C utilizes vitamin C metabolites to increase the level of the vitamin in infection-fighting white blood cells.^[1] One study showed that patients who took Ester C had less heartburn than those who took other forms of ascorbic acid, or vitamin C.^[1]

While many people take vitamin C to prevent illnesses like the common cold, studies have generally shown that they don't work this way for the general population. However, athletes and others exposed to short periods of extreme exercise and/or extreme cold, like skiers, may be able to prevent colds by taking high doses of vitamin C.^[2] Consumers hoping to alleviate cold symptoms or shorten the length of a cold might take high doses of vitamin C, but the supplement appears to have little effect.^[2] On a positive note, the excess dose of vitamin C passes out of the urine within a few hours without harming the body.^[2]

Contents 1 About Ester-C 2 Ester-C Patient Assistance Programs and Coupons 3 Drug Coupons 4 References

About Ester-C

Ester-C is a patented form of vitamin C supplement that utilizes naturally-occurring metabolites of vitamin C, which the maker claims transport the nutrient throughout the body for improved health and immunity. The FDA has not evaluated this health claim. The manufacturer also claims that test subjects reported less incidence of heartburn, and rated overall tolerability as "very good."^[1]

While in days past there was high incidence of disease from vitamin C deficiency, most people who eat a balanced diet will consume adequate amounts in their food. Illnesses like scurvy were commonplace in the Middle Ages, but there is little fear of this in the developed world. Vitamin C is found naturally in numerous fruits and vegetables. While some people take supplements in hopes of avoiding infection from colds and flus, the vitamin is unlikely to stop sickness in either adults or children. However, test subjects have been shown to experience no more side effects with high doses of vitamin C than with a placebo.^[2]

Ester-C Patient Assistance Programs and Coupons

Consumers can find savings on Ester-C by visiting the corporate website. Customers who register with Ester-C will receive coupons and other offers by email.^[3] They can also link with the company on Facebook, YouTube, or Twitter for special promotions, giveaways, and coupons.^[3]

Websites like Coupon Network have printable coupons for Ester-C. Visitors who are willing to watch a brief video about the supplement can get an increase in the value of their coupon from $1.40 to $1.85.^[4]

Retail pharmacies often provide specials and other savings, including BOGO free promotions, for Ester-C. Walgreens, CVS, WalMart, Target and RiteAid are some chains that have weekly specials that can include supplements like Ester-C.

Drug Coupons

Also See: Vitamin C Coupons, Vitamin B12 Coupons, Fish Oil Coupons, Creatine Coupons, Nature Made Coupons, Calcium Coupons, Niacin, Vitamin D, TwinLab Coupons, Caltrate Coupons

References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4} http://www.ester-c.com/Benefits.htm
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0005016/
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} http://www.ester-c.com/SignUP.htm
4. ↑ http://www.couponnetwork.com/ester-c-coupon/cphaco