Vitamin C

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Vitamin C is one of the leading vitamins for immune support, and for good reason.* It is essential for the optimal functioning of white blood cells, and is a potent antioxidant that helps to fight free radicals.*  It also helps to regenerate vitamin E to their active state to maintain antioxidant support.* Unlike most other animals, humans cannot synthesize their own vitamin C so it must be obtained from dietary sources.  As a water soluble vitamin, it cannot be readily stored in the body. This means adequate amounts of vitamin C should be consumed every day. 

Recommended Amount of Vitamin C

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for adults is between 75-90 mg per day depending on gender, but some experts recommend a daily intake of at least 200 mg per day for healthy individuals. 3
National survey data indicates Americans are not meeting the recommendations for daily fruit and vegetable intake, resulting in a significant prevalence of about 40% of Americans with inadequate dietary intake of vitamin C.1 A study gave subjects either regular Vitamin C or a specialized form of Vitamin C known as Ester-C®.2 Results found that Vitamin C from Ester-C® stayed in the white blood cells for up to 24 hours, which was longer than regular Vitamin C. White blood cells are an important part of the immune system.

Benefits of Vitamin C

Vitamin C has health benefits that may vary, depending on dosage and type. Please refer to the product page for the specific benefits of each supplement. 

• Supports antioxidant health.*
• Plays an important role in supporting immune function.*
• Beneficial for the health of joints.*
• Is involved in collagen formation, which is beneficial for the health of skin.*

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Shop Vitamin C online at Puritan’s Pride®, our vitamins go through rigorous testing to ensure premium quality, and are available at an affordable price so you can stock up.  Vitamin C available in tablets softgels, and caplets.  For those that have difficulty with pills, Vitamin C is also available in gummies, chewables and effervescent packs that dissolve in water.  

Learn more about Vitamin C Benefits

At Puritan’s Pride blog Healthy Perspective, for information about Types and Forms of Vitamin C Supplements and  Why we need vitamin C and recipes with vitamin c.

Ester-C® is a registered trademark of The Ester-C Company.

References:
1. Fulgoni VL, et al. J Nutr. 2011 Oct;141(10):1847-54.
2. Mitmesser, S. H., et al. SpringerPlus. 2016. 5(1): 1-11.
3. Cal der PC, et al. Nutrients. 2020;12(4):1181.