Vitamin C as sustained-release and bioflavonoid tablets, capsules and liquids, plus daily formulas that pair it with zinc or elderberry. You will find NOW Foods and Trec Nutrition 1000 mg vitamin C, Trace Minerals ionic liquids, Snap Supplements elderberry gummies and vitamin C drops made for children.
Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to the protection of cells from oxidative stress and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. The reference intake is 80 mg a day, so a 1000 mg tablet is a high-strength choice. Three things separate the options:
Zinc also contributes to the normal function of the immune system, which is why it is often paired with vitamin C. Some products add botanicals with a long tradition of use: elderberry in Snap Supplements Immune Booster gummies and Trace Minerals Ionic Zinc + Elderberry, propolis in Nature's Answer Propolis Immune, and echinacea from ChildLife. These botanicals have no authorised health claims, so choose them for the vitamins they come with and your own preference.
For children, try OstroVit Pharma Vitamin C Kids drops or ChildLife liquid vitamin C, or browse Kids Immunity. Vitamin C also contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, bones and cartilage, so OstroVit collagen blends with vitamin C appear here; more are in Collagen & MSM.
1000 mg is well above the 80 mg reference intake, and the NHS notes that taking more than 1000 mg a day can cause stomach pain, diarrhoea and flatulence. Stick to the label dose and count vitamin C from any other supplements you take.
A sustained-release tablet releases its vitamin C gradually over several hours rather than all at once. People who find high-dose vitamin C unsettles their stomach often prefer it, and taking any vitamin C with food can also help.
You can: both contribute to the normal function of the immune system, and Trace Minerals Ionic Zinc + Vitamin C combines them in one liquid. Keep total zinc from supplements to 25 mg a day or less unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Yes. OstroVit Pharma Vitamin C Kids drops and ChildLife Essentials Liquid Vitamin C are made for children; use the age-based serving on the label and ask your pharmacist or health visitor if unsure.
Check each label, as capsule shells, gummies and blends vary. The collagen products are animal-derived and not vegan, while Trace Minerals lists Ionic Zinc + Vitamin C as vegan.
