BioTechUSA Liposomal Vitamin C

Name: BioTechUSA Liposomal Vitamin C
Brand: BioTechUSA
SKU: 5999076261888
Price: 12.84 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: BioTechUSA

£12.84

BioTechUSA's take on a daily dose of vitamin C, in a caps format that is easy to keep to day after day.

Why people take it

Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, bones and cartilage
Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Vitamin C increases iron absorption

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, ideally with food and at the same time each day.

Good to know

Format: caps
Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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SKU: 5999076261888

At a glance

£0.42

per daily dose

Moderate

evidence for vitamin c

Our honest take

One capsule gives 500 mg of vitamin C (625% NRV) as Liposovit-C, a liposomal preparation of ascorbic acid with lecithin. 500 mg is a sensible high-end amount, but there is little independent evidence that liposomal vitamin C does anything ordinary vitamin C does not for healthy people, so you are mostly paying for the format. A pack is only 30 days and costs several times more per day than a plain tablet or powder. The capsule shell is gelatine, so it is not suitable for vegetarians.

You specifically want a liposomal vitamin C and accept the higher cost
Plain vitamin C tablets upset your stomach
You want good value: plain vitamin C tablets or powder cost far less per day
You are vegetarian or vegan: the capsule is gelatine
You have had kidney stones or have haemochromatosis, without speaking to your GP

The science

Vitamin C· evidence: Moderate

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, or mineral ascorbates such as sodium, calcium or magnesium ascorbate) is an essential vitamin found in fruit and vegetables. Adults need about 40 mg a day in the UK, and most people who eat fruit and vegetables get enough. The body cannot store much, and absorption falls off at higher doses, so the extra from a 1,000 mg tablet is largely passed in urine.

The best evidence on colds (a Cochrane review) found that taking vitamin C every day does not stop most people catching colds, but may shorten them slightly. People doing very heavy physical exercise are the exception, where regular vitamin C roughly halved the number of colds in trials.

A supplement makes sense if your diet is low in fruit and vegetables, if you smoke, or around periods of hard training. Most people do not need mega-doses, and fancy forms (liposomal, ester or buffered) have little evidence of meaningful benefit over plain ascorbic acid, though buffered forms can be gentler on the stomach.

Authorised health claim
Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones. Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Vitamin C increases iron absorption. (Applies where a daily dose gives at least 15% of the NRV, i.e. 12 mg.) Vitamin C contributes to maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise (applies where the daily intake is 200 mg in addition to the recommended daily intake).

Typical dose: The UK reference intake for adults is 40 mg a day (NRV on labels: 80 mg). Supplements commonly give 200 to 1,000 mg.

Safety: The FSA advises that 1,000 mg (1 g) a day or less from supplements is unlikely to cause harm. Higher doses can cause stomach pain, diarrhoea and wind. People with a history of kidney stones, haemochromatosis (iron overload) or kidney disease should speak to their GP before taking high doses. Chewable and powder forms are acidic and can affect tooth enamel.

Research we looked at:
NHS. Vitamin C. nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-c
Hemilä H, Chalker E. Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2013;(1):CD000980.
EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific opinion on dietary reference values for vitamin C. EFSA Journal 2013;11(11):3418.
Carr AC, Vissers MCM. Synthetic or food-derived vitamin C: are they equally bioavailable? Nutrients 2013;5(11):4284-4304.

Ingredients & nutrition

Per 1 capsule (daily dose): Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid, as Liposovit-C) 500 mg, 625% NRV.

Ingredients: Liposovit-C liposomal L-ascorbic acid preparation [L-ascorbic acid, emulsifier (lecithins)] 85%, capsule shell (gelatine), anti-caking agents (magnesium salts of fatty acids, silicon dioxide).

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take 1 capsule a day with a glass of water. Do not exceed the stated dose.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	30 caps	£12.84	£0.42
Osavi Liposomal Vitamin C		from £16.99	£0.45
BioTechUSA Vitamin C 1000		from £6.39	£0.09
Osavi Vitamin C Powder		from £14.99	£0.05

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.