Description
Not everyone needs 1,000 mg. Jamieson’s 500 mg caplet is a middle-ground dose in a swallowable form, from one of Canada’s oldest vitamin brands.
How it compares
Half the strength of the Jamieson 1,000 mg caplet, it gives more flexibility in splitting intake across the day. A 120-count bottle at one a day is four months. Jamieson products sold in Canada carry an NPN on the label.
Swallowable capsules and caplets remain the most economical way to buy vitamin C, mainly because they pack a lot of vitamin C into little space. The main things that separate them are the form of vitamin C, whether it is buffered, the fillers used and whether the product carries a Canadian NPN.
What the label says
- The listing calls it family friendly, ages 4 and up.
- Supports immune health, collagen production and iron absorption from plant foods.
- Helps develop and maintain bones and teeth.
- Vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Who it may suit
Adults who prefer a lower single dose, or who want to take one caplet in the morning and one later, will find 500 mg convenient. For a child, a chewable is usually easier, and the label directions apply. Caplets are also easy to keep in a desk drawer or travel kit for days away from home.
Tips for taking vitamin C
- Take it with food if you have a sensitive stomach.
- Split doses through the day rather than taking everything at once.
- Stay under 2,000 mg a day for adults, the tolerable upper intake level set out by Health Canada and the U.S. National Institutes of Health, counting fortified foods and other supplements.
- Talk to a doctor first if you have had kidney stones.
- Ask a pharmacist about interactions with your prescriptions.
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