NOW Foods Liposomal Vitamin C

Name: NOW Foods Liposomal Vitamin C
Brand: NOW Foods
SKU: 733739006196
Price: 19.99 GBP
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Brands: NOW Foods

£19.99

Vitamin C, in NOW Foods' vcaps format.

Why people take it

Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin

What it is

Check the label for the full ingredient list and the dose per serving

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, with water.

Good to know

Format: vcaps

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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Categories : Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, NOW Foods, Vitamin C Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements

SKU: 733739006196

At a glance

£0.33

per daily dose

Moderate

evidence for vitamin c

Our honest take

Liposomal vitamin C in capsules: 2 capsules give 1,000 mg of vitamin C wrapped in sunflower phospholipids, which is meant to improve absorption. Some small studies suggest liposomal forms raise blood levels a little more than plain vitamin C, but at 1,000 mg that rarely matters, because most people get the 80 mg reference intake from food. Extra vitamin C has not been shown to prevent colds in the general population, and plain vitamin C costs a fraction of the price.

You want to try a liposomal form and accept the higher cost
You find plain ascorbic acid upsets your stomach
You just want vitamin C: plain tablets or powder do the job for far less
You have had kidney stones, without your doctor's advice
You eat fruit and vegetables daily

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 daily dose (2 capsules): vitamin C (liposomal PureWay-C) 1,000 mg (1,250% NRV). 120 capsules, 60 daily doses.

Other ingredients: hypromellose (cellulose capsule), phospholipids (from sunflower lecithin), rice flour, fatty acids (from rice bran), magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, citrus bioflavonoids. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

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

How to use

Take 2 capsules a day with a meal. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	120 vcaps	£19.99	£0.33
Doctor's Best Vitamin C with Q-C		from £23.99	£0.15
NOW Foods Vitamin C Crystals		from £8.99	£0.04
NOW Foods Vitamin C-1000 with Rose Hips		from £9.49	–

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.