Solgar Ester-C Plus 500mg Vitamin C 50 Capsules is a vitamin C food supplement in vegetable capsules. Each capsule provides 500 mg of vitamin C as Ester-C (calcium-L-ascorbate), together with citrus bioflavonoid complex, rose hips, acerola and rutin. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, and the capsules are free of gluten, wheat, dairy, soya and yeast.

Key Features

• Ester-C form of vitamin C: Ester-C is a patented, non-acidic form of vitamin C, which Solgar describes as gentle on the stomach.
• 500 mg of vitamin C per capsule: Each capsule provides 625% of the nutrient reference value (NRV) for vitamin C.
• Added plant ingredients: Each capsule also contains 25 mg of citrus bioflavonoid complex, 10 mg of rose hips powder, 10 mg of acerola fruit powder extract and 5 mg of rutin.
• Flexible daily amount: The directions allow 1 to 3 capsules a day.
• Other vitamin C contributions: Vitamin C also contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, bones, teeth and cartilage, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and to increased iron absorption.

How much vitamin C do I need each day?

The NHS says adults aged 19 to 64 need 40 mg of vitamin C a day and should be able to get all they need from a varied and balanced diet. One capsule provides 500 mg.

Can I take it if I am pregnant or nursing?

The label advises anyone who is pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or with any medical condition to consult their healthcare practitioner before taking this product.

How long does a 50-capsule bottle last?

A bottle of 50 capsules lasts 50 days at 1 capsule a day. At 3 capsules a day it lasts 16 days.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Gluten-Free

Each capsule provides:

Other ingredients: Vegetable capsule shell: hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose. Anti-caking agents: vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.

Additional information: Free of gluten, wheat, dairy, soya, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavours and colours.

For adults, take 1 to 3 vegetable capsules daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Please read the following before taking this supplement:

• If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product.
• Do not exceed the directions for use.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use if the outer bottle seal is missing or damaged.
• Food supplements should not be used instead of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Solgar does not list side effects for this product. The NHS says taking large amounts of vitamin C (more than 1,000 mg a day) can cause:

• stomach pain
• diarrhoea
• flatulence

These symptoms should disappear once you stop taking vitamin C supplements. The NHS says taking less than 1,000 mg a day is unlikely to cause harm. The highest directed amount of 3 capsules provides 1,500 mg.