Packed with Vitamin C, plus other key antioxidants† to support your immune system* and B Vitamins to enhance energy* naturally, Emergen-C dietary supplements are the delicious way to start your day. Get everyday immune support* with the Original Formula, Gummies and Chewables, all bursting with natural fruit flavors.

Emergen-C supplements do provide an effective dose of vitamin C, and the brand's Immune Plus also contains another effective ingredient, so we consider Emergen-C Immune Plus to be the better-fomulated product of the two.

• Ingredients. Fructose, Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Maltodextrin. Contains <2%: Beet Juice Concentrate (color), Carbon Dioxide (for popping effect), Natural Flavor.
• Directions. Ages 9-13, take one (1) stick pack per day. Ages 14+, take up to two (2) stick packs per day.
• Warnings. KEEP OUT OF SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN.

A Quick Review Still, there's inconclusive research about vitamin C's effectiveness in preventing or treating colds in the general population. And the amount of zinc in one serving of Emergen-C isn't enough to shorten a cold. If you still decide to take Emergen-C, keep it to one serving daily.

IT FIGHTS WRINKLES. Research shows that topical applications of vitamin C can help the skin produce collagen, the loss of which is a key sign of aging.

Assists with iron absorption Eating more vitamin C-rich foods helps your body retain more iron. The nutrient binds to the iron from plant sources like whole grains and fruit and vegetables. To give yourself a boost, consider eating an orange with your oatmeal or whole grain toast in the morning.

It has been linked to many impressive health benefits, such as boosting antioxidant levels, lowering blood pressure, protecting against gout attacks, improving iron absorption, boosting immunity, and reducing heart disease and dementia risk.

It helps the body make collagen, an important protein used to make skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Vitamin C is needed for healing wounds, and for repairing and maintaining bones and teeth. It also helps the body absorb iron from nonheme sources.

Vitamin C is necessary for the production of collagen (a structural protein in connective tissue) and is therefore important for skin, bone, and joint health. Vitamin C is needed for amino acid metabolism and the utilization of many nutrients such as folic acid and iron. It is also a highly effective antioxidant.

An orange or a cup of strawberries, chopped red pepper or broccoli provides enough vitamin C for the day. The recommended daily amount for vitamin C is 75 milligrams (mg) a day for women and 90 mg a day for men. During pregnancy, 120 mg a day are recommended. The upper limit for all adults is 2,000 mg a day.

While most people can tolerate daily use of vitamin C serum, some people may experience redness, irritation, or even breakouts. If you have sensitive skin, it's important to start slowly when using a vitamin C serum. Begin by using it every other day, and gradually increase to daily use if your skin can tolerate it.

Of all the vitamin-C options, our experts generally recommend looking for serums that contain ascorbic acid, also known as L-ascorbic acid, which is the most active and purest form of vitamin C. L-ascorbic acid is water soluble.