Lamberts Vitamin C 250mg Gummies are a vegan food supplement that provides 250mg of vitamin C per gummy, in a natural tangerine flavour. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. The gummies are chewable and contain no added sugars or sweeteners, which may suit people who find tablets hard to swallow.

Key Features

• 250mg vitamin C per gummy: Each gummy provides 313% of the NRV (Nutrient Reference Value) for vitamin C.
• Chewable gummy format: Lamberts describes gummies as suited to people who find tablets difficult to swallow, such as children or older people.
• No added sugars or sweeteners: The gummies are sweetened with FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides), a soluble fibre from chicory root. Flavouring is natural tangerine and the colour comes from paprika extract.
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans: The label states the gummies are vegan and suitable for vegetarians.
• Supports normal body functions: Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums and teeth, and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

How much vitamin C do these gummies contain?

Each Lamberts Vitamin C 250mg Gummy contains 250mg of vitamin C. Taking 2 gummies gives 500mg. The NHS states that adults aged 19 to 64 need 40mg of vitamin C a day and that most people can get all they need from a varied and balanced diet.

How long does one pack last?

A pack of 60 gummies lasts 60 days at 1 gummy a day, or 30 days at 2 gummies a day.

Do the gummies contain sugar, and are they vegan?

The gummies contain no added sugars or sweeteners. They are sweetened with FOS, a soluble fibre from chicory root, and Lamberts labels them as suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Vitamin C: 250mg per gummy (313% NRV).

Other key ingredient: Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) 1298mg per gummy.

Ingredients: Chicory root fibres (fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), water, acidity regulators (sodium ascorbate and trisodium citrate), natural tangerine flavouring, colour (paprika extract), glazing agent (carnauba wax).

Additional information: No added sugars or sweeteners. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Children aged 4 years and over: Chew 1 gummy daily.

Adults: Chew 1 to 2 gummies daily, or as directed by a practitioner or pharmacist.

Follow these precautions when taking this supplement:

• Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
• Food supplements should not replace a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
• The NHS advises that taking less than 1,000mg of vitamin C supplements a day is unlikely to cause any harm, so do not take too much.
• Keep away from children.