Now Foods, Vitamin C Crystals, 1 lbs (454 g)

Now Foods Vitamin C Crystals – pure ascorbic acid powder, 454 g

Now Foods Vitamin C Crystals is a food supplement consisting only of vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid – the product contains no other ingredients, fillers or additives. The pack contains 454 g of fine powder. According to the EU label, one serving is half a level teaspoon, i.e. 2.25 g, which provides 2250 mg of vitamin C and covers 2813% of the nutrient reference value for vitamin C. The powder is easy to mix into juice or water, and the amount can be measured according to the recommended serving. The pack lasts for about 200 servings. The brand owner is NOW Foods, a family-owned American company that has been making supplements since 1968.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that the human body cannot produce itself, so it has to be obtained from food. Good sources of vitamin C include sweet peppers, blackcurrants, rose hips, citrus fruits, kiwi, cabbage and broccoli. In this product vitamin C is present as pure, finely ground ascorbic acid – according to NOW Foods, such ascorbic acid dissolves more readily in liquids than regular crystalline ascorbic acid.

• Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
• Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.

How to use?

According to the EU label, take half a level teaspoon (2.25 g) of powder one to three times daily, mixed in juice or water. Do not take more than three servings, i.e. 6.75 g of powder, a day. Use a dry spoon for measuring and close the pack tightly after use so that the powder does not absorb moisture. The product is sold by weight, not volume, so the powder may settle in the pack during transport. If you also use other products containing vitamin C, such as multivitamins, take their amounts into account.

Key features

• Pure vitamin C – ascorbic acid only, no other ingredients.
• 2250 mg per serving – half a level teaspoon covers 2813% NRV.
• Fine powder – mixes easily with juice or water.
• 454 g pack – about 200 servings.
• Flexible amount – ½ level teaspoon 1–3 times daily.
• Plant-based – according to NOW Foods suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Vitamin C Crystals is suitable for adults who want to supplement their diet with vitamin C and prefer a powder that can be mixed into a drink instead of tablets or capsules. The powder is also a good choice for those who do not like swallowing capsules. As the product consists only of ascorbic acid, according to NOW Foods it is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The powder has the sour taste typical of ascorbic acid. The product is intended for adults only. Consult a physician before use if pregnant or nursing, taking medication or if you have a medical condition.

Ingredients, quality and storage

The product consists entirely of vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid: 100 g of powder contains 100 g of vitamin C. According to NOW Foods, the ascorbic acid is pharmaceutical grade. The product is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, but the facility also processes other ingredients containing these allergens. According to the EU label, the country of origin is China and the brand owner is NOW Foods. The colour of the powder may vary naturally. Keep the pack tightly closed in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.