Vitamin c
Scientific names: Ascorbic acid
Alternate names: Acide Ascorbique, Acide Cévitamique, Acide Iso-Ascorbique, Acide L-Ascorbique, Acido Ascorbico, Antiscorbutic Vitamin, Ascorbate, Ascorbate de Calcium, Ascorbate de Sodium, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Phosphate, Calcium Ascorbate, Cetyl Ascorbate, Cevitamic Acid, Chromium Ascorbate, Copper Ascorbate, Ferrous Ascorbate, Iron Ascorbate, Iso-Ascorbic Acid, L-Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Ascorbate, Niacin Ascorbate, Niacinamide Ascorbate, Nicotinamide Ascorbate, Palmitate d'Ascorbyl, Phosphate Ascorbate, Potassium Ascorbate, Selenium Ascorbate, Sodium Ascorbate, Strontium Ascorbate, Vitamina C, Vitamine Antiscorbutique, Vitamine C, Zinc Ascorbate
Actions: Antiallergic, Antihypertensive, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Cardiovascular, Chemotherapy-modulating, Dermatologic, Exercise-related, Immunostimulant, Radiotherapy toxicity-reducing effect, Uricosuric effect
Background
Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that must be consumed in the diet. Good sources include fresh fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits.
Vitamin C is needed for the body to develop and function properly. It plays an important role in immune function. Most experts recommend getting vitamin C from the diet rather than taking supplements. Fresh oranges and fresh-squeezed orange juice are good sources.
Historically, vitamin C was used for preventing and treating scurvy. Today, people most commonly use vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold. It's also used for autism, breast cancer, heart disease and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support many of these uses. There is also no good evidence to support using vitamin C for COVID-19.
Vitamin C is needed for the body to develop and function properly. It plays an important role in immune function. Most experts recommend getting vitamin C from the diet rather than taking supplements. Fresh oranges and fresh-squeezed orange juice are good sources.
Historically, vitamin C was used for preventing and treating scurvy. Today, people most commonly use vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold. It's also used for autism, breast cancer, heart disease and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support many of these uses. There is also no good evidence to support using vitamin C for COVID-19.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Vitamin C is likely safe for most people. In some people, vitamin C might cause side effects such as stomach cramps, nausea, heartburn, and headache. The chance of getting these side effects increases with higher doses. Taking more than 2000 mg daily is possibly unsafe and may cause kidney stones and severe diarrhea. In people who have had a kidney stone, taking amounts greater than 1000 mg daily increases the risk of getting more kidney stones.
When applied to the skin: Vitamin C is likely safe for most people. It might cause irritation and tingling.
Infants and children: Vitamin C is likely safe when taken by mouth appropriately. Vitamin C is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth in amounts higher than 400 mg daily for children 1-3 years, 650 mg daily for children 4-8 years, 1200 mg daily for children 9-13 years, and 1800 mg daily for adolescents 14-18 years.
Alcohol use disorder: People who regularly use alcohol, especially those who have other illnesses, often have vitamin C deficiency. These people might need to be treated for a longer time than normal to restore vitamin C levels to normal.
Cancer: Cancerous cells collect high concentrations of vitamin C. Until more is known, only use high doses of vitamin C under the direction of your oncologist.
Chronic kidney disease: Long-term kidney disease might increase the risk of vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C supplements might also increase the amount of oxalate in the urine in some people. Too much oxalate in the urine can increase the risk of kidney failure in people with kidney disease.
A metabolic deficiency called "glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase" (G6PD) deficiency: Large amounts of vitamin C can cause red blood cells to break in people with this condition. Avoid excessive amounts of vitamin C.
Kidney stones: Large amounts of vitamin C can increase the chance of getting kidney stones. Do not take vitamin C in amounts greater than those found in basic multivitamins.
Smoking and chewing tobacco: Smoking and chewing tobacco lowers vitamin C levels. People who smoke or chew tobacco should consume more vitamin C in the diet.
When applied to the skin: Vitamin C is likely safe for most people. It might cause irritation and tingling.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Vitamin C is likely safe to take by mouth during pregnancy in amounts no greater than 2000 mg daily for those 19 years and older and 1800 mg daily for those 14-18 years old. Taking too much vitamin C during pregnancy can cause problems for the newborn baby. Vitamin C is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth in excessive amounts.Infants and children: Vitamin C is likely safe when taken by mouth appropriately. Vitamin C is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth in amounts higher than 400 mg daily for children 1-3 years, 650 mg daily for children 4-8 years, 1200 mg daily for children 9-13 years, and 1800 mg daily for adolescents 14-18 years.
Alcohol use disorder: People who regularly use alcohol, especially those who have other illnesses, often have vitamin C deficiency. These people might need to be treated for a longer time than normal to restore vitamin C levels to normal.
Cancer: Cancerous cells collect high concentrations of vitamin C. Until more is known, only use high doses of vitamin C under the direction of your oncologist.
Chronic kidney disease: Long-term kidney disease might increase the risk of vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C supplements might also increase the amount of oxalate in the urine in some people. Too much oxalate in the urine can increase the risk of kidney failure in people with kidney disease.
A metabolic deficiency called "glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase" (G6PD) deficiency: Large amounts of vitamin C can cause red blood cells to break in people with this condition. Avoid excessive amounts of vitamin C.
Kidney stones: Large amounts of vitamin C can increase the chance of getting kidney stones. Do not take vitamin C in amounts greater than those found in basic multivitamins.
Smoking and chewing tobacco: Smoking and chewing tobacco lowers vitamin C levels. People who smoke or chew tobacco should consume more vitamin C in the diet.
Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Effective Effectiveness definitions
- Vitamin C deficiency. Taking vitamin C by mouth or injecting it as a shot prevents and treats vitamin C deficiency, including scurvy. Also, taking vitamin C can reverse problems associated with scurvy. Only a healthcare provider can inject vitamin C as a shot.
Possibly effective Effectiveness definitions
- Low levels of red blood cells in people with a long-term illness (anemia of chronic disease). Taking vitamin C supplements by mouth might help manage anemia in people undergoing dialysis.
- Irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation). Taking vitamin C by mouth or by IV before and after heart surgery helps prevent irregular heartbeat after heart surgery. IV products can only be given by a healthcare provider.
- Emptying the colon before a colonoscopy. A specific fluid containing vitamin C (MoviPrep, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) has been approved by the FDA for bowel preparation before a colonoscopy. Some bowel preparations involve drinking 4 liters of medicated fluid. If vitamin C is included in the fluid, only 2 liters are needed.
- Common cold. Taking 1-3 grams of vitamin C by mouth might shorten the course of a cold by 1 to 1.5 days. But taking vitamin C does not appear to prevent colds.
- Limb pain that usually occurs after an injury (complex regional pain syndrome). Taking vitamin C by mouth after surgery or injury seems to prevent complex regional pain syndrome from developing.
- Recovery from laser skin therapy. Applying a skin cream containing vitamin C might decrease skin redness after laser skin therapy for scar and wrinkle removal.
- Airway infections caused by exercise. Taking vitamin C by mouth before heavy physical exercise, such as a marathon or army training, might prevent upper airway infections that can occur after heavy exercise.
- High cholesterol. Taking vitamin C by mouth might reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol in people with high cholesterol.
- High blood pressure. Taking vitamin C by mouth might help lower systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) by a small amount. But it does not seem to lower diastolic pressure (the bottom number).
- Lead poisoning. Consuming vitamin C in the diet seems to lower blood levels of lead.
- Reduced benefit of nitrate therapy that happens when nitrates are used all day (nitrate tolerance). Taking vitamin C by mouth seems to help drugs for chest pain, such as nitroglycerin, to work longer.
- Pain after surgery. Taking vitamin C by mouth or by IV might reduce pain during the first 24 hours after surgery. But it's unclear if taking vitamin C by mouth can reduce pain during the first 6 weeks after surgery. IV products can only be given by a healthcare provider.
- Wrinkled skin. Applying skin creams containing vitamin C seems to improve the appearance of wrinkled skin. Apply a vitamin C patch also seems to help reduce wrinkles.
Likely ineffective Effectiveness definitions
- Blood infection (sepsis). Giving vitamin C by IV with or without thiamine and/or a steroid does not reduce the risk of dying, organ damage, hospitalization duration, or the need for supportive treatment in people with sepsis.
Possibly ineffective Effectiveness definitions
- Short-term swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs (acute bronchitis). Taking vitamin C by mouth does not seem to have any effect on bronchitis.
- Asthma. Taking vitamin C by mouth doesn't seem to prevent asthma or improve symptoms in people who already have asthma.
- Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Taking vitamin C by mouth does not seem to prevent atherosclerosis from becoming worse in most people with this condition.
- Bladder cancer. Taking vitamin C by mouth does not seem to prevent bladder cancer or reduce bladder cancer-related deaths.
- Heart disease. Taking vitamin C by mouth does not prevent heart disease or reduce death due to heart disease.
- Colon cancer, rectal cancer. Taking vitamin C by mouth does not seem to prevent cancer in the colon or rectum.
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Taking high-dose vitamin C by mouth does not seem to speed up recovery from COVID-19 in people who aren't in the hospital. Giving vitamin C by mouth or IV to people who are in the hospital with severe COVID-19 might have some benefit, but more studies are needed to say for sure.
- Death of an unborn or premature baby. Taking vitamin C by mouth, alone or with other supplements, during pregnancy doesn't prevent death of an unborn or premature baby.
- Fractures. Taking vitamin C by mouth does not seem to improve function, symptoms, or healing rates in people with a wrist fracture.
- A digestive tract infection that can lead to ulcers (Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori). Taking vitamin C by mouth along with medicines used to treat H. pylori infection doesn't seem to get rid of H. pylori faster than taking the medicines alone.
- A group of inherited disorders that leads to muscle weakness and numbness in the arms and legs. Taking vitamin C by mouth for one or two years does not seem to prevent nerve damage in people with these disorders.
- Eye damage in people taking drugs called interferons (interferon-related retinopathy). Taking vitamin C by mouth does not seem to prevent eye damage in people receiving interferon therapy for liver disease.
- Cancer of the white blood cells (leukemia). Taking vitamin C by mouth doesn't seem to prevent leukemia or death due to leukemia.
- Lung cancer. Taking vitamin C by mouth, alone or with vitamin E, doesn't seem to prevent lung cancer or death due to lung cancer.
- The most serious type of skin cancer (melanoma). Taking vitamin C by mouth, alone or with vitamin E, doesn't prevent melanoma or death due to melanoma.
- Miscarriage. Taking vitamin C by mouth, alone or with other supplements, during pregnancy does not prevent miscarriage.
- Death from any cause. Taking vitamin C by mouth along with other antioxidants does not seem to prevent death.
- Pancreatic cancer. Taking vitamin C by mouth together with beta-carotene plus vitamin E does not seem to prevent pancreatic cancer.
- A pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure and protein in the urine (pre-eclampsia). Taking vitamin C by mouth with vitamin E during pregnancy does not prevent high blood pressure and protein in the urine during pregnancy.
- Preterm birth. Taking vitamin C by mouth, alone or with other supplements, during pregnancy does not prevent preterm birth.
- Prostate cancer. Taking vitamin C by mouth does not seem to prevent prostate cancer.
- Skin damage caused by radiation therapy (radiation dermatitis). Applying a vitamin C solution to the skin does not prevent skin problems caused by radiation treatments.
- Infants with birth weight below the 10th percentile. Taking vitamin C by mouth, alone or with other supplements, during pregnancy does not reduce the chance of giving birth to an infant with a low birth weight.
- Stillbirth. Taking vitamin C by mouth, alone or with other supplements, during pregnancy does not reduce the chance of having a stillbirth.
Dosing & administration
Vitamin C is an important nutrient. Fresh fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits, are good sources of vitamin C. The amount that should be consumed on a daily basis is called the recommended dietary allowance (RDA). For adult males, the RDA is 90 mg daily. For females 19 years and older, the RDA is 75 mg daily. While pregnant and breastfeeding, the RDA is 120 mg daily for people 19-50 years old. In children, the RDA depends on age.
Vitamin C is also available in supplements, combination products, liquids, lotions, creams, serums, sprays, and patches. Supplements have been used safely by adults in doses up to 2000 mg daily. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what type of product and dose might be best for a specific condition.
Vitamin C is also available in supplements, combination products, liquids, lotions, creams, serums, sprays, and patches. Supplements have been used safely by adults in doses up to 2000 mg daily. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what type of product and dose might be best for a specific condition.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others)
Interaction Rating=Minor Be watchful with this combination.
The body breaks down acetaminophen to get rid of it. Large amounts of vitamin C can decrease how quickly the body breaks down acetaminophen. It is not clear if this interaction is a big concern.
Aluminum
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Aluminum is found in most antacids. Vitamin C can increase how much aluminum the body absorbs. However, it is not clear if this interaction is a big concern. Take vitamin C two hours before or four hours after antacids.
Aspirin
Interaction Rating=Minor Be watchful with this combination.
Aspirin is removed by the body through the kidneys and in the urine. Vitamin C might decrease how the body removes aspirin and could potentially increase the amount of aspirin in the body. But it's not clear if this is a big concern.
Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate (Trilisate)
Interaction Rating=Minor Be watchful with this combination.
Vitamin C might decrease how quickly the body gets rid of choline magnesium trisalicylate. It is not clear if this interaction is a big concern.
Estrogens
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Vitamin C might decrease how quickly the body gets rid of estrogens. Taking vitamin C along with estrogens might increase the effects and side effects of estrogens.
Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Large amounts of vitamin C might decrease how much fluphenazine is in the body. Taking vitamin C along with fluphenazine might decrease the effectiveness of fluphenazine.
Indinavir (Crixivan)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Taking large amounts of vitamin C along with indinavir might decrease how much indinavir stays in the body. It's not clear if this interaction is a big concern.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, others)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Taking vitamin C along with levothyroxine might increase how much levothyroxine the body absorbs. This can increase the amount of levothyroxine in the body and increase its effects and side effects.
Medications for cancer (Alkylating agents)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant. There is some concern that antioxidants might decrease the effects of some medications used for cancer. If you are taking medications for cancer, check with your healthcare provider before taking vitamin C.
Medications for cancer (Antitumor antibiotics)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant. There is some concern that antioxidants might decrease the effects of medications used for cancer. If you are taking medications for cancer, check with your healthcare provider before taking vitamin C.
Niacin
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Taking niacin with vitamin C and other antioxidants can decrease the effects of niacin on good cholesterol levels. It is unknown if vitamin C alone decreases the effects of niacin on good cholesterol levels.
Salsalate (Disalcid)
Interaction Rating=Minor Be watchful with this combination.
Vitamin C might decrease how quickly the body gets rid of salsalate. Taking vitamin C along with salsalate might cause too much salsalate in the body, and increase the effects and side effects of salsalate.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Warfarin is used to slow blood clotting. Large amounts of vitamin C might decrease the effects of warfarin. Decreasing the effects of warfarin might increase the risk of clotting. Be sure to have your blood checked regularly. The dose of your warfarin might need to be changed.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
Acerola: Acerola contains high levels of vitamin C. Don't take large amounts of acerola along with vitamin C. This might give you too much vitamin C. Adults should not take more than 2000 mg vitamin C per day.
Chromium: Vitamin C might increase chromium absorption. Don't take large doses of chromium and vitamin C together. It isn't known whether separating the doses by several hours avoids this interaction.
Copper: High doses of vitamin C (1500 mg daily) can decrease copper levels in the blood. This interaction probably isn't important except in people whose dietary intake of copper is low.
Grape: Taking vitamin C with grape seed might increase blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. It's not clear why this happens.
Iron: Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron when taken at the same time. But taking a vitamin C supplement to improve absorption of iron from the diet or from supplements probably isn't necessary for most people.
Rose hip: Rose hip contains high levels of vitamin C. Don't take large amounts of rose hip along with vitamin C. This might give you too much vitamin C. Adults should not take more than 2000 mg vitamin C per day.
Vitamin B12: There have been concerns that vitamin C can lower vitamin B12 levels in the body. But vitamin C supplements don't seem to affect levels of vitamin B12.
Chromium: Vitamin C might increase chromium absorption. Don't take large doses of chromium and vitamin C together. It isn't known whether separating the doses by several hours avoids this interaction.
Copper: High doses of vitamin C (1500 mg daily) can decrease copper levels in the blood. This interaction probably isn't important except in people whose dietary intake of copper is low.
Grape: Taking vitamin C with grape seed might increase blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. It's not clear why this happens.
Iron: Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron when taken at the same time. But taking a vitamin C supplement to improve absorption of iron from the diet or from supplements probably isn't necessary for most people.
Rose hip: Rose hip contains high levels of vitamin C. Don't take large amounts of rose hip along with vitamin C. This might give you too much vitamin C. Adults should not take more than 2000 mg vitamin C per day.
Vitamin B12: There have been concerns that vitamin C can lower vitamin B12 levels in the body. But vitamin C supplements don't seem to affect levels of vitamin B12.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Products
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Per tablet:
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 799 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 660 mg
- Sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 138 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 123 mg
- Potassium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 22 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 17 mg
- Magnesium ascorbate monohydrate (Vitamin C) 55 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 49 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 151 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 25 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids (Hesperidin) 18 mg
- Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate 11 mg
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Per tablet:
- Total Ascorbic acid 1 g
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 726 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 600 mg
- Sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 452 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 400 mg
- Glutathione 10 mg
- Rutin (Rutoside) 25 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids (Hesperidin) 25 mg
- R-alpha lipoic acid 20 mg
- Selenomethionine 38 μg equiv. selenium 15 μg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 5 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 2.19 mg equiv. pyridoxine 1.5 mg
- Tocotrienols complex - palm (Vitamin E) 2 mg
Practitioner product
Per tablet:
- Sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 565.68 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 500 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 500 mg
- Natural orange flavour
- Siraitia grosvenorii (Monk fruit)
- Xylitol
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Per 1.35 g (Orange):
- Calcium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 518 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 425.6 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 397 mg
- Sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 148.5 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 131.2 mg
- Magnesium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 71 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 63.7 mg
- Potassium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 25.5 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 18 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids (Hesperidin) 16.7 mg
- L-cysteine 6.8 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 100 mg
Practitioner product
Per 5 g:
- Magnesium ascorbate monohydrate (Vitamin C) 112 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 100 mg equiv. magnesium 6.9 mg
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 537 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 441 mg equiv. calcium 50.5 mg
- Sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 310 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 274 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 1.61 g
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 125 mg
- Total Ascorbic acid 2.55 g
- Selenomethionine 37.3 µg equiv. selenium 15 µg
- Zinc citrate dihydrate 15.6 mg equiv. zinc 5 mg
- Rutin (Rutoside) 125 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids extract 125 mg
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate (Vitamin E) 41.3 mg equiv. d-alpha-tocopherol 50 IU
Practitioner product
Per 5 g (Natural Orange):
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 111 mg
- Calcium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 111.1 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 91.3 mg
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 111 μg
- Retinyl palmitate 557 μg equiv. vitamin A 300 μg RE
- Cholecalciferol 2.78 μg equiv. vitamin D3 111 IU
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acetate 40.9 mg equiv. vitamin E 54.3 IU
- Zinc amino acid chelate 55.6 mg equiv. zinc 11.1 mg
- R,S-alpha lipoic acid 22.2 mg
- Levocarnitine fumarate (L-carnitine) 22.2 mg
- L-tyrosine 55.6 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 55.6 mg
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 22.2 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 222 mg
- Nicotinic acid (Vitamin B3) 5.55 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 111 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 102 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 33.3 mg equiv. pyridoxine 22.8 mg
- Folic acid 200 μg
- Biotin 55.5 μg
- Lecithin 111 mg
- Chromium picolinate 402.25 μg equiv. chromium 50 μg
- Potassium phosphate - monobasic 38.7 mg equiv. potassium 11.1 mg
- Magnesium phosphate pentahydrate 53.8 mg equiv. magnesium 11.1 mg
- Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate 95.4 mg equiv. calcium 22.2 mg
- Manganese amino acid chelate 1.1 g equiv. manganese 111 μg
- Selenomethionine 27.8 μg equiv. selenium 11.1 μg
- Copper gluconate 79.3 μg equiv. copper 11.1 μg
- L-glutamine 55.6 mg
- L-glycine 1.8 g
- Taurine 111 mg
- Cysteine hydrochloride 11.1 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids (Hesperidin) 55.5 mg
- Camellia sinensis ext. 5.55 mg
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Practitioner product
Per 5 g (Berry and Peach):
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 60.5 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 50 mg
- Total Ascorbic acid 100 mg
- Cholecalciferol 10 μg equiv. vitamin D3 400 IU
- Retinyl acetate (Vitamin A) 472 μg equiv. retinol equivalents 400 μgRE
- Zinc citrate dihydrate 18.65 mg equiv. zinc 6 mg
- Palm tocotrienols complex (Vitamin E) 2.5 mg
- Hydroxocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 15 μg
- Calcium citrate 1.04 g equiv. calcium 250 mg
- Magnesium citrate 802.5 mg equiv. magnesium 130 mg
- Menaquinone 7 (Vitamin K2) 5 μg
- Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1) 30 μg
- Potassium iodide 117.7 μg equiv. iodine 90 μg
- Iron bisglycinate 17.78 mg equiv. iron 4 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 5 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 15 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 16.4 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate (P5P) 1.55 mg
- Biotin 25 μg
- Chromium nicotinate 120.7 μg equiv. chromium 15 μg
- Manganese amino acid chelate 2500 μg equiv. manganese 250 μg
- Molybdenum trioxide 33.75 μg equiv. molybdenum 22.5 μg
- Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate 54.58 mg equiv. calcium 12.7 mg
- Lysine hydrochloride 15 mg
- L-glycine 2 g
- Choline bitartrate 150 mg
- Selenomethionine 75 μg equiv. selenium 30 μg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 5 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 4.5 mg
- Calcium folinate (Activated folate) 215 μg equiv. folinic acid 200 μg
- Potassium citrate 27.68 mg equiv. potassium 10 mg
Practitioner product
Per tablet:
- Sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 11.3 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 10 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 10 mg
- Zinc oxide 1.24 mg equiv. zinc 1 mg
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 0.75 µg
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate 12.4 mg equiv. vitamin E 15 IU
- Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 2.5 µg equiv. vitamin D 100 IU
- Retinol acetate (Vitamin A) 200 µg equiv. vitamin A 582.5 IU equiv. retinol Equivalents (RE) 175 µg
- Ferrous fumarate 3.8 mg equiv. iron 1.3 mg
- Calcium hydrogen phosphate 17 mg equiv. calcium 5 mg
- Magnesium phosphate 24.2 mg equiv. magnesium 5 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 6 mg
- Manganese amino acid chelate 125 µg equiv. manganese 12.5 µg
- Biotin 25 µg
- Potassium iodide 98.3 µg equiv. iodine 75 µg
- Thiamine nitrate (Vitamin B1) 350 µg equiv. thiamine 284 µg
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 550 µg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 650 µg equiv. pyridoxine 534 µg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 1.6 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 1.5 mg
- Folic acid 50 µg
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Practitioner product
Per 3.5 g:
- Total Vitamin C 1.73 g
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 309.4 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 255.6 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 1.085 g
- Magnesium ascorbate monohydrate (Vitamin C) 144.38 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 129.5 mg
- Sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 187.3 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 165.6 mg
- Potassium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 135.03 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 94.5 mg
- Phyllanthus emblica (Amlalaki) ext. 16.8 mg
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acetate 41.23 mg equiv. vitamin E 56 IU
- Rutin (Rutoside) 42 mg
- Beta-carotene (Carotenoids) 1.26 mg
- Magnesium phosphate 70 mg equiv. magnesium 14.46 mg equiv. phosphorus 12.29 mg
- Calcium phosphate 70 mg equiv. calcium 27.13 mg equiv. phosphorus 12.95 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids (Hesperidin) 70 mg
- Zinc citrate dihydrate 10.89 mg equiv. zinc 3.5 mg
- Glycine 525 mg
Practitioner product
Per 4 g (Lemon):
- Total Vitamin C 2.5 g
- Sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 500 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 442 mg
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 500 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 411 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 1.56 g
- Magnesium ascorbate monohydrate 100 mg equiv. magnesium 88.7 mg
- Beta-carotene (Carotenoids) 4 mg
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate (Vitamin E) 68 mg equiv. vitamin E 82.3 IU equiv. d-alpha-tocopherol 55.1 mg
- Zinc citrate dihydrate 20 mg equiv. zinc 6.44 mg
- Rutin (Rutoside) 100 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids (Hesperidin) 100 mg
- Alpha lipoic acid 50 mg
Practitioner product
Per 5 g:
- Total Vitamin C 2.5 g
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 1.82 g
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 221 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 181.6 mg
- Sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 563 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 498 mg
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acetate 73.5 mg equiv. vitamin E 100 IU
- Rutin (Rutoside) 100 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids extract 100 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids (Hesperidin) 100 mg
- Zinc amino acid chelate 25 mg equiv. zinc 5 mg
- Beta-carotene (Carotenoids) 4 mg
Practitioner product
Per 5 g:
- Total Vitamin C 2.5 g
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) equiv. calcium 71 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 1.84 g
- Quercetin dihydrate 25 mg
- Tocotrienols complex - palm (Vitamin E) 20 mg
- Glutathione 20 mg
- Rutin (Rutoside) 100 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids (Hesperidin) 50 mg
- Zinc amino acid chelate 25 mg equiv. zinc 5 mg
Practitioner product
Per 4 g:
- Total Vitamin C 2.4 g
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 1.77 g
- Sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 300 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 265.2 mg
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 280 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 230 mg
- Magnesium ascorbate monohydrate (Vitamin C) 80 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 68 mg
- Zinc ascorbate monohydrate (Vitamin C) 80 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 65 mg
- Reynoutria japonica ext. 75 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids extract 96 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids (Hesperidin) 96 mg
- Rutin (Rutoside) 96 mg
- Quercetin 48 mg
- R,S-alpha lipoic acid 50 mg
Practitioner product
Per 3.5 g (Orange):
- Total Vitamin C 2.1 g
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 1.6 g
- Sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 462.6 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 411.3 mg
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 190.8 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 157.5 mg
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate 72.7 mg equiv. vitamin E 88 IU
- Rutin (Rutoside) 68.3 mg
- Zinc amino acid chelate 21.9 mg equiv. zinc 4.4 mg
- Beta-carotene (Carotenoids) 1.3 mg
Practitioner product
Per 5 g:
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 1.25 g
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 680.85 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 562.5 mg
- Magnesium ascorbate monohydrate (Vitamin C) 139.3 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 125 mg
- Ascorbyl palmitate (Vitamin C) 100 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 42.5 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids (Hesperidin) 100 mg
- Quercetin dihydrate 25 mg
- Phyllanthus emblica ext. 125 mg
- Bixa orellana ext. 166.65 mg
- Rutin (Rutoside) 100 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids extract 50 mg
Practitioner product
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Per tablet (Orange):
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