TimingVitamin C
Anytime, stay consistent
When to take Vitamin C
Anytime; split larger doses
Vitamin C supports immunity, collagen and iron absorption. Your body absorbs smaller doses better, so split larger ones.
Best time in your day
Any time of day: pick a time that suits you and keep it the same every day.
- When
- Anytime; split larger doses
- Food
- With or without food
- Typical dose
- 100–500 mg per day; split doses above 500 mg
How to take it
- 1Take 100–500 mg once daily
- 2Split doses above 500 mg
- 3Pair it with iron if you take iron
- 4Choose buffered C if it upsets your stomach
Watch out
Doses above 1 g per day can raise kidney stone risk in some people.
Keep apart from
- Haemochromatosis (iron overload)
Common questions
Does it prevent colds?
Regular use slightly shortens colds; it doesn't prevent them for most people.
Why pair with iron?
It makes plant iron easier to absorb.
Is liposomal better?
It may raise levels a little more.
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