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Vitamin C Boost

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Midday energy boost

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What do you take as a vitamin C supplement? Many vitamin C pills on the market give me a stomachache, so I try to stay away from those. Are oranges my only option, lol?

Helen Reid
1 year ago

Lucy’s 100% Lemon Juice Extract


Taking sufficient vitamins has become more important than ever before. All of my family members take high-dose vitamin C, and we’ve been adding a squirt or two of this lemon juice to our drinks. I could buy bags of fresh lemons and squeeze them, but I get lazy from time to time. So, I’ll take anything that can simplify kitchen tasks! 


But seriously though, this lemon juice is highly concentrated and tastes great. I ordered them on Amazon because they were bestsellers, and I’m very satisfied. 

I bought 2 bottles (come as a set) for a little less than $10, so that’s a steal, in my opinion. Each bottle is 32 oz - it’s a bargain. 

I make lemon Coke with this lemon juice extract, and it makes regular Diet Coke tastes soooo much better and fresher. 

In a can of Diet Coke, I add about 2-3 tablespoons of lemon extract. It elevates the plain Coke flavor while giving me an extra vitamin C boost. 

I can still tell the difference from real, freshly squeezed lemon juice; however, as far as the extracts go, this sits at the top of my ranking. 

100% Lemon Juice Extract
Brand: Lucy's
Char Crawl
1 month ago

Pure Encapsulations Buffered Vitamin C or NOW Foods Buffered C-1000.

If vitamin C pills upset your stomach (totally relatable!), there are definitely other options that work just as well—and no, you’re not limited to oranges, lol.

Look for a buffered form of vitamin C, like Calcium Ascorbate or Sodium Ascorbate. These are easier on the stomach because they’re less acidic.

Buffered Ascorbic Acid Capsules
Brand: Pure Encapsulations
Buffered C-1000 Complex
Brand: NOW Foods
dc_mills
1 month ago

I hear you—straight-up vitamin C pills can be rough on the stomach, especially if they’re ascorbic acid-based. Here are some gentler alternatives: 

  1. Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C (LivOn Labs) – A liquid, liposomal form that’s super bioavailable and way easier on digestion. It comes in small packets, and you just mix it with water. No stomach upset, plus it absorbs better than most pills.

  2. Pure Synergy Pure Radiance C – This one is made from whole-food sources like acerola cherries, camu camu, and amla berries, so it’s more natural and gentle on the stomach compared to synthetic vitamin C.

  3. MegaFood Vitamin C Gummies – If you want something tasty, these are made with real fruits (oranges, berries, etc.) and don’t have that artificial vitamin-y taste. Plus, no harsh acidity!

And nope, oranges aren’t your only option! Other foods high in vitamin C include kiwi, bell peppers, acerola cherries, and even broccoli. But if you’re looking for a daily boost without the stomachache, one of these supplements should do the trick.

Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C
Brand: LivOn Laboratories
Pure Radiance C
Brand: Pure Synergy
C Defense Daily Immune Support Chewable Vitamin C Gummies
Brand: MegaFood