Lamberts Time Release Vitamin C 500mg 100 Tablets are food supplement tablets that provide 500mg of vitamin C with citrus bioflavonoids and rose hip extract. The tablets release vitamin C slowly over 6 to 8 hours after swallowing, so it can be taken with a meal and spread across the day.

Key Features

• Time release formulation: Micropellets in the tablet release vitamin C slowly over 6 to 8 hours, so absorption is continuous rather than a single peak.
• 500mg of vitamin C per tablet: Each tablet delivers 500mg of vitamin C as ascorbic acid.
• Flexible dose: The directions allow 1 to 2 tablets twice daily, so the daily amount can be set between 1000mg and 2000mg of vitamin C.
• Citrus bioflavonoids and rose hip: Each tablet also contains 50mg of citrus bioflavonoid complex and 25mg of rose hip extract (4:1).
• Immune system and cell protection: Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans: Made without gluten-containing ingredients, milk, eggs, soya or nuts.

Why is vitamin C made as a time release tablet?

The manufacturer explains that vitamin C is rapidly lost from the body, so it ideally needs to be taken in small amounts through the day and night. The time release tablet is designed to make this more convenient by releasing vitamin C gradually over 6 to 8 hours.

What are bioflavonoids and why are they in this tablet?

Bioflavonoids are natural compounds found alongside vitamin C in fruit and vegetables. Lamberts states that they are known to aid vitamin C absorption, which is why each tablet includes citrus bioflavonoid complex.

What is the difference between Lamberts Time Release Vitamin C 500mg, 1000mg and 1500mg?

The strength and the directions differ. This 500mg tablet contains 50mg citrus bioflavonoid complex and 25mg rose hip extract and is taken as 1 to 2 tablets twice daily with a meal. The 1000mg tablet contains 50mg of each and is taken as 1 tablet every 6 hours, up to 2 a day. The 1500mg tablet contains 60mg citrus bioflavonoid complex and 15mg rose hip extract and is taken as 1 tablet daily.

Active ingredients: Each tablet delivers the following.

Other ingredients: Bulking agents (dicalcium phosphate and cellulose), gelling agent (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, stearic acid and magnesium stearate), glazing agents (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and glycerol).

Additional information: A beige speckled, clear coated oval tablet. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Take 1 to 2 tablets twice daily with a meal, or as directed by a practitioner or pharmacist.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. Do not exceed the recommended dose.