High-Potency Vitamin C Supplements
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has many important functions, one of which is to maintain a healthy immune system. Fruits and vegetables are potent sources of the vitamin, especially citrus fruits, sweet peppers, papayas, and strawberries. A healthy, balanced diet provides most adults with enough of the vitamin, but people with limited diets, as well as smokers and those exposed to secondhand smoke need more vitamin C and may benefit from supplements. Also see smoking cessation aids.
| Product Name | Percent of Pharmacists' Votes |
|---|---|
| Emergen-C |
52%
|
| Ester-C |
39%
|
| Natrol Easy-C |
4%
|
| Vitafusion Power C |
2%
|
| Other |
3%
|
See Other Vitamins and Supplements
Nutritional Supplements
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Multivitamins
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