Description
Ener-C is a fizzy multivitamin drink mix with vitamin C at its centre. It is flavoured with real fruit juice powders and contains no artificial colours or flavours.
What the label says
Points from the brand:
- 1,000 mg of vitamin C and 5 mg of zinc per packet, with 24 vitamins and minerals in total.
- Flavoured with real fruit juice powders, caffeine-free.
- Mix 1 packet with 4 to 6 oz of water and let it fizz.
- No artificial flavours or colours; gluten-free and vegan.
- The brand suggests 1 to 2 packets daily.
How it compares
Like Emergen-C Super Orange, it delivers 1,000 mg per packet. Note that the listing title says Orange while one bullet mentions Lemon Lime, so check the flavour on Amazon.ca. Two packets a day reach 2,000 mg, the adult upper limit, before food or other supplements. 60 packets is a two-month supply at one a day.
Drink mixes and fizzy tablets can replace a juice or a flavoured water in a routine, but they usually include sweeteners and flavours. The supplement facts panel shows exactly what is inside, including any sugar or sweetener, so it is worth a quick look before making them a daily habit.
Who it may suit
People who like a hydrating drink in the morning or after exercise, and travellers who want individual packets, may enjoy it.
Tips for taking vitamin C
A few practical points: food in the stomach usually makes vitamin C gentler, and two smaller servings tend to sit better than one big one. The general ceiling is 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; above that, digestive upset becomes more likely. Anyone prone to kidney stones, or on regular medication, should check with a pharmacist before starting.
General information, not medical advice. As an Amazon Associate, VitaminC.one earns from qualifying purchases.
