Tag: Whole food vitamin c

Over 40 million Americans take a vitamin C supplement, but what many do not realize is that the standard ascorbic acid is not the only option available for boosting this essential nutrient. Different forms offer varied benefits, from being gentler on the stomach to potentially enhancing bioavailability.

While often used interchangeably, the terms 'C complex' and 'vitamin C' are not exactly the same. A key difference is that while vitamin C (or ascorbic acid) is a single molecule, a 'C complex' refers to a supplement containing ascorbic acid alongside other synergistic nutrients like bioflavonoids, as they are found in whole foods.