Description
Emergen-C turns a supplement into a drink: tear a sachet, stir it into a small glass of water and it fizzes into an orange beverage. Super Orange is the brand’s best-known flavour.
Who it may suit
People who struggle to swallow pills, travellers and anyone who likes a warm or cold drink as part of a routine will get the most out of it.
What the label says
From the brand:
- Marketed for everyday, year-round immune support at home or on the go.
- Each sachet gives 1,000 mg of vitamin C, B vitamins, zinc and more.
- Made with natural flavours; mix with 4 to 6 oz of cold or warm water.
- 30 individual sachets per box.
How it compares
One packet equals 1,000 mg, the same as a standard capsule, with the added B vitamins and zinc. Single sachets cost more per serving than bulk tablets, but are easy to carry. For a version you can take without water, see Emergen-C Crystals On-The-Go. Check the NPN on the box image on Amazon.ca.
Effervescent tablets and drink mixes often contain sodium or other mineral salts that create the fizz. If you watch your sodium intake, compare the sodium line on the supplement facts with other products. Drinking the full glass soon after it dissolves gives the best taste.
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.
General information, not medical advice. As an Amazon Associate, VitaminC.one earns from qualifying purchases.
