Lamberts Gentle Vitamin C 500mg 100 Tablets is a vitamin C food supplement in which the vitamin C is provided as calcium ascorbate, a non-acidic form that Lamberts says is gentler on the stomach than straight vitamin C. Each tablet provides 500mg of vitamin C and 77mg of calcium, and vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Key Features

• Non-acidic calcium ascorbate: The vitamin C comes as calcium ascorbate, which Lamberts describes as a non-acidic form that is gentler on the stomach than straight vitamin C.
• 500mg of vitamin C per tablet: This is 625% of the nutrient reference value (NRV), and the directions allow 1 to 4 tablets a day.
• Also provides calcium: Each tablet contains 77mg of calcium, which is 10% of the NRV.
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans: Lamberts states that the tablets are suitable for both.

How is Gentle Vitamin C different from ordinary vitamin C?

Ordinary vitamin C is acidic, and Lamberts says this may cause slight stomach upset in people with very sensitive stomachs. In Gentle Vitamin C, the vitamin C is provided as calcium ascorbate, which is non-acidic. It also provides calcium, which is why each tablet contains 77mg of calcium.

What does vitamin C contribute to?

Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones, gums and teeth. It also contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

How long does a pot of 100 tablets last?

At 1 tablet a day, a pot of 100 tablets lasts 100 days. At the maximum of 4 tablets a day, it lasts 25 days.

Ingredients: Calcium ascorbate (providing vitamin C and calcium), bulking agents (cellulose, calcium carbonate), anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, stearic acid), modified starch, stabiliser (hydroxypropyl cellulose), tablet coating (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, glycerol).

Typically per tablet:

NRV = Nutrient Reference Value.

Allergen information: Lamberts states that wheat, barley, soya, eggs, milk (and milk products), lactose, nuts, sulphites, celery, fish, shellfish, yeast and gluten containing ingredients are excluded.

Adults take 1 to 4 tablets daily, or as directed by a practitioner or pharmacist. If you take 4 tablets (2g of vitamin C), Lamberts recommends spreading them out through the day.

Please note the following:

• Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
• Keep away from children.
• Food supplements should not replace a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Stomach pain, diarrhoea and flatulence are possible side effects of taking more than 1,000mg of vitamin C a day, which is more than 2 tablets. According to the NHS, these effects should go away once you stop taking the supplement. Lamberts also notes that vitamin C may cause slight stomach upset in people with very sensitive stomachs. This information may not include every possible effect.