Annique Forever Healthy Vitamin C – 500mg – 30 Tablets X2

Buffered, gentle on the stomach and easy to keep up every day.

Vitamin C is one of the nutrients your body needs every single day, and one of the hardest to get enough of. The human body cannot produce it, so intake through diet is necessary. It is also water soluble, which means it gets flushed out of the body rather than stored. Put those two facts together and the case for daily supplementation is straightforward: whatever you took yesterday is already gone.

Diet alone rarely closes the gap. Most of us do not get enough through foods and fruits, so supplementation is key. Some medications make it harder still — aspirin, oral contraceptives and corticosteroids may all interfere with absorption, so even a careful eater can fall short without realising it.

Annique Forever Healthy Vitamin C uses Calcium Ascorbate, a buffered form of Vitamin C. Ascorbic acid is the purest form of Vitamin C, but it is a relatively strong acid and can cause stomach discomfort. Calcium Ascorbate is combined with calcium to make it less acidic, which is gentler on your stomach, and the calcium itself is an essential mineral for bone health, muscle function and nerve transmission. Each tablet delivers 500mg of buffered Vitamin C, alongside 10mg of Green Rooibos extract for added antioxidants.

What Vitamin C Supports

Vitamin C has always been linked to immune support, and it does more besides. It contributes to iron absorption from plant-based foods, and helps maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical stress. It helps to metabolise fats and proteins, and it helps in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and gums by supporting collagen formation in the body. It also contributes to the normal function of blood vessels and helps in wound healing.

Some people are at greater risk of running low. Smokers and those with poor diets deplete their Vitamin C levels faster. People with challenged digestive systems, including conditions like Crohn’s disease or coeliac disease, or those undergoing dialysis, absorb it less efficiently. Age-related changes can reduce both intake and absorption in the elderly. Regular alcohol drinkers face interference with absorption and utilisation, and people with certain chronic conditions such as diabetes may have higher requirements or a raised risk of deficiency.

The suggested adult intake of buffered Vitamin C is a minimum of 500mg and up to 1000mg per day. Adults take one to two tablets in the morning with breakfast. Children aged four to eight take one tablet in the morning with breakfast, and children of nine and older take one to two. It is suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women. If you suffer from colds and flus, the intake can be increased with the help of your healthcare practitioner.

This listing is a double pack, giving you two bottles of 30 tablets so your daily routine does not run dry halfway through the month. Buffered, gentle on the stomach and enriched with Green Rooibos antioxidants, it is a simple daily habit worth keeping up. Vitamin C also works well as part of a wider supplement routine: it is crucial for the optimal absorption of iron, and iron is important in regulating thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland, which affects metabolism. Alongside Vitamin D3 and K2 and Zinc, it forms the basic building blocks of an immune system, seen as the gold standard of fighting off viruses outside of scheduled medication.