In Vitro and in Vivo Evaluation of the Anti-Inflammatory and Antithrombotic Synergy of Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids in Healthy Subjects

The anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet efficacy and synergy of a supplement containing high dose (1 g) of vitamin C and a low dose (50 mg) citrus and rose bioflavonoids (VCF), was assessed in platelets of blood samples collected from healthy subjects, prior the oral administration (t=0 days) and just after this administration for 1 month (VCF Group), VERSUS the findings from the same procedure contacted for a supplement containing only high dose (1 g) of vitamin C (VC Group)