Vitamin C

No. BJP Organic Vitamin C Complex lists 500 mg of vitamin C for the full serving of 2 capsules. A pack of 90 capsules therefore lasts 45 days when used as directed. Before comparing products, check whether the table describes a capsule or the whole serving; the same figure on the front does not necessarily mean the same content per capsule.

Ascorbic acid is a form of vitamin C; ascorbates are its salts, such as calcium ascorbate. A liposomal formula also includes a phospholipid carrier. The form’s name alone does not guarantee the highest absorption for everyone. Compare vitamin content, other ingredients and your tolerance, rather than just the word ‘premium’.

No. Viridian Acerola Vitamin C Liquid contains 544 mg of acerola per 5 ml, providing 100 mg of vitamin C. When comparing a fruit extract with another supplement, look specifically for the ‘vitamin C’ line. Do not count the weight of acerola, camu camu or the whole blend as the same quantity of the vitamin.

As well as vitamin content, check the age suitability and sugars in the ingredients. Nutrigums Vitamin C provides 80 mg of vitamin C in 1 gummy and is intended for ages 5 and over. It contains sugar and glucose syrup; a gelatine-free pectin recipe does not mean sugar-free. Gummies are not ordinary sweets, and another children’s supplement may have a different serving size.

First add up matching ingredients in both products. For example, Nordbo Vitamin C & Zinc provides 1000 mg of vitamin C and 25 mg of zinc in 2 capsules. It is therefore more than vitamin C alone. If you only want vitamin C, compare single-ingredient formulas; increasing a combined blend would also increase your zinc intake.