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Difference between various vitamin C supplements

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Difference between various vitamin C supplements

What is the difference between Vitamin C-400, Complex C, C-Vitamin Powder, and Daily C-Protect Booster?

Vitamin C

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin with many important properties. It is best known for contributing to the normal function of the immune system, even during and after intense physical exercise. It also helps protect cells from oxidative stress and increases iron absorption. Vitamin C reduces tiredness and fatigue and supports normal energy metabolism. Additionally, it contributes to normal collagen formation, which is essential for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, teeth, and especially the skin. Few people know that Vitamin C also supports the normal function of the nervous system, normal psychological function, and helps regenerate the reduced form of Vitamin E.

Vitamin C-400, Complex C, C-Vitamin Powder, or Daily C-Protect Booster?

All these products contain Vitamin C, but Vitamin C-400, Complex C, and Daily C-Protect Booster are true whole food supplements, which the C-Vitamin Powder is not. While the powder contains added Vitamin C and some food ingredients, it is not a genuine whole food product. Even though the C-Vitamin Powder has a higher Vitamin C content and includes more fruits and berries, its absorption is not as effective as the other products. Daily C-Protect Booster by MegaFood is more of an immune support product compared to the other Vitamin C options. Complex C and Vitamin C-400 do not include adaptogens or herbs; they are purely Vitamin C and food-based. Complex C and Vitamin C-400 are our best Vitamin C products, but they are also the most expensive.

Complex C Vitamin C-400 Daily C Booster C-Vitamin Powder
Whole Food Yes Yes Yes No, but contains fruits and berries
Safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women Yes Yes No Yes
Vitamin C 250 mg 400 mg 250 mg 1,000 mg
Amla Fruit 50 mg 95 mg
Rosehip 40 mg
Cranberry 22 mg 15 mg 230 mg 80 mg
Wild Blueberries 10 mg
Astragalus 200 mg
Schisandra 175 mg
Wild Blueberries 145 mg
Acerola 150 mg
Camu Camu 100 mg

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