HEALTH: Emergen-C

WHAT: Feeling like you'd like to add a little flavor to that bottled water and have a few extra benefits too? In the original version, Emergen-C is a water soluble product that contains 1,000 mg of vitamin C, a highly effective antioxidant. Open the pouch, pour into your water, shake or stir, and drink. I'm not going to get into the debate here about the benefits of vitamin C, but needless to say that this is one good way to get it - and flavor your water.

WHY: On every film and television set I've been on in Los Angeles in the last two years, every single medic has had their kit stuffed with these tiny packets of goodness. Anytime someone is feeling on the verge of illness, or even a little weak as the twelfth hour kicks in, a bottle of water with Emergen-C supplements the nachos and cheese or donuts that are on the craft service (layman's term: snack) table.

Made by the Alacer Corp, the original comes in 7 flavors, such as cranberry, "super" orange, raspberry, and tropical, and include vitamin B and "32 mineral complexes" - um, sounds complex. They've got "Immune Defense" that includes Zinc. They've got specialty formulas called "Bone Health," "Heart Health," "Joint Health," and "MSM Formula." They've got Multi-Vitamins and Kid's Multi-Vitamins, Electrolytes, and tablet formulas.

It's never been easier to drink to your health, AND it's another way to get you to drink more water in your day. Trader Joes has it, as do the major pharmacies and some larger supermarkets.

http://www.emergenc.com/

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