Description
Few vitamin C products are as familiar in Canadian kitchens as Jamieson’s orange chewable. This family-size bottle holds 330 tablets of 500 mg, aimed at households where several people share one bottle.
Who it may suit
Families with children who cannot swallow pills, and adults who dislike capsules, are the main audience. The orange flavour makes it easy to take, which is also a reason to store it out of children’s reach.
What the label says
What Jamieson lists:
- Family friendly, for ages 4 and up.
- Supports a healthy immune system, collagen production and absorption of iron from plant sources.
- Helps develop and maintain bones and teeth.
- A chewable alternative to pills with no artificial colours or flavours.
- Non-GMO, gluten-free and lactose-free, with no artificial preservatives.
How it compares
Each chewable has 500 mg, so it is a lighter dose than 1,000 mg capsules and easier to fit around a child’s needs. If your household prefers another taste, the same chewable comes in Juicy White Peach and mixed flavours. Jamieson is a Canadian brand; the NPN appears on the label images.
Chewable tablets are acidic, and frequent chewing of acidic tablets can be hard on tooth enamel. Rinsing the mouth with water afterward, or taking the tablet with a meal, is a simple habit that reduces contact time. It is also a good reason not to let kids treat them as candy.
Tips for taking vitamin C
For children, follow the age directions on the label and keep the bottle out of reach, because chewables and gummies can look like candy. Upper limits are lower for kids: about 400 mg a day at ages 1 to 3, 650 mg at 4 to 8 and 1,200 mg at 9 to 13, according to Health Canada and the NIH; adults should stay under 2,000 mg. Taking it after a meal helps a sensitive stomach, and a pharmacist can advise if your child has kidney problems or takes medication.
General information, not medical advice. As an Amazon Associate, VitaminC.one earns from qualifying purchases.
