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Vitamin C

Ingredient

Ascorbic Acid

Amount per serving

1000mg

% against RDA

1250%

Absorbability comments

Ingredient:

Amount per serving:

% against RDA:

Absorbability comments:

Ascorbic Acid

1000mg

1250%

Benefits

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin renowned for its powerful antioxidant properties. It plays a vital role in supporting immune function, promoting skin health, and enhancing the absorption of iron from plant-based foods. Vitamin C has been shown to help promoting prostaglandin regulation.

Evidence

  • Vitamin C increases the amount of nonheme iron your body absorbs

Heffernan A, Evans C, Holmes M, Moore JB. The Regulation of Dietary Iron Bioavailability by Vitamin C: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. 2017;76(OCE4):E182. doi:10.1017/S002966511700344 Henmi H, Endo T, Kitajima Y, Manase K, Hata H, Kudo R. Effects of ascorbic acid supplementation on serum progesterone levels in patients with a luteal phase defect. Fertil Steril. 2003 Aug;80(2):459-61. doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(03)00657-5. PMID: 12909517.