We all know that exercising regularly; limiting alcohol, caffeine, and sugar; eating healthy meals that contain plenty of fruits and vegetables; and drinking lots of water are truly the best ways to support your immune system. But during a trying year, it’s possible that your exercise routine has been altered due to helping your children with remote learning, your stress levels have led you to some less-healthy eating choices, or you’ve turned to sweets or caffeine more frequently to cope with a world that feels tough to navigate some days. If you can relate to this, then a Vitamin C supplement may be a good choice for you right now to support your body during a difficult time. You can review the basics of Vitamin C supplementation, including recommended daily allowances, here. 

Not sure which type of Vitamin C supplement is right for you? Below you’ll find some of our top-picks, along with a description of what makes each unique. As always, you should consult your doctor before starting a new supplement routine.

Healthforce Superfoods Truly Natural C 

Food-based Vitamin C complex that blends easily into your favorite smoothie.

• Provides highly-bioavailable, naturally-occurring vitamin C from whole camu camu berry, whole amla berry, and high-quality, whole-food water extracts of acerola cherry. In nature, Vitamin C occurs as part of an entire complex, which includes other important cofactors that may assist the body with proper absorption. 
• Convenient powder that you can mix into smoothies, shakes, water, or juice. No added sweeteners.
• 2 teaspoons provide 360mg of Vitamin C. 

Aurora Nutrascience Liposomal C

Vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid delivered in liposome nanospheres, easy on digestion.

• Created from phosphatidylcholine nutrient-filled liposome nanospheres made from NON-GMO soy lecithin. This protects the Vitamin C molecules to facilitate a more efficient transition through the digestive system and absorption into the bloodstream. 
• Flavored with Certified Organic pure natural fruit flavoring and Certified Gluten Free stevia sweetener.
• 1 tablespoon offers approximately 3000 mg of Vitamin C.

Ener-C packets

Vitamin C as a mineral ascorbate in an easy, effervescent beverage.

• Contains Vitamin C in a “buffered form”, which may be easier on digestion, along with 15 other key vitamins and minerals.
• Flavored with real fruit juice powders. Just mix with water and enjoy!
• 1 packet contains 1000mg of Vitamin C.

Carlson Vitamin C Crystals

Vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid, simple and easy to take.

• Simple and pure non-GMO ascorbic acid.
• No other ingredients. Dissolve in water or juice one to two times daily.
• ½ teaspoon contains 2,000mg Vitamin C.

Garden of Life Amla Spray

Whole food Vitamin C in a tasty and convenient spray formula.

• Made with organic, non-GMO whole foods including amla berry, strawberry, tart cherry, and blackberry, with bioflavonoids and co-nutrients for optimal absorption
• Available in delicious flavors like Orange-Tangerine and Cherry-Tangerine, sweetened with stevia.
• 5 sprays contain 60mg of Vitamin C.

Navitas Camu Powder

Naturally-occuring Vitamin C from camu berry, easy to incorporate into recipes.

• Camu berry is an abundant source of vitamin C.
• Red-orange powder with a tart berry flavor that blends well with other fruits in smoothies, juices, yogurt, and vinaigrettes.  No added sugar or sweeteners. Try recipes like Camu Chia Pudding and Camu Berry Lemonade.
• 1 teaspoon contains 682mg of Vitamin C.

Dr. Mercola Lipsomal C

Liposomal Vitamin C in a convenient capsule.

• Utilizes liposomal technology for bioavailability and ease of digestion.
• Made using a soy-free sunflower lecithin emulsifier in high-quality, tightly-sealed Licaps® capsules.
• 2 capsules contain 1,000mg of Vitamin C.

Nordic Naturals Vitamin C Gummy

Vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid – so delicious, you won’t forget to take it!

• Tart tangerine flavor, can be enjoyed by adults or kids.
• 100% vegetarian, pectin-based and gelatin-free.
• 2 gummies contain 250mg of Vitamin C.

Kimberton Whole Foods Sustained Release Vitamin C

Vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid, combined with Rose Hips in a sustained-release formula.

• Convenient tablets, swallow with food or water.
• Contains 100mg of Rose Hips. Free from sugars, common allergens, preservatives and artificial colors or flavors.
• 1 tablet provides 1000mg of Vitamin C.

Country Life Acerola Chew

Chewable Vitamin C as ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate, acerola berry extract, and rose hips.

• Berry-flavored and fruit-sourced chewable wafers.
• Acerola is a cherry-like fruit that grows in warmer climates. This formula also contains 62mg of a multi-spectrum citrus bioflavonoid complex.
• Each wafer contains 500 mg of Vitamin C.