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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Supports collagen formation, antioxidant activity and absorption of nonheme iron.

Based on teaching by Dan Purser, MD. How we prepare these guides

Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Educational reference

THE TEACHING CONNECTION

Supports collagen formation, antioxidant activity and absorption of nonheme iron.

What it does

Supports collagen formation, antioxidant activity and absorption of nonheme iron.

Possible deficiency symptoms

Severe deficiency can cause bleeding gums, easy bruising, poor wound healing and fatigue.

How supplementation is approached

Review vitamin C intake, the actual nutrient or redox finding and the formulation being considered. VARS Liposomal Vitamin C Gummies are a relevant Physician Designed option when appropriate to the plan; a liposomal label alone does not establish the amount an individual needs.

Food sources

Citrus; bell peppers; kiwi; strawberries; broccoli.

Supplement forms

Ascorbic acid and mineral ascorbates.

What to track and reassess

Check vitamin C in multivitamins and immune blends, record bowel tolerance and discuss kidney-stone or iron-overload history before high supplemental intake.

From starting support to follow-up

If you and your clinician start a CMA replenishment plan, you may add one new product at a time, often waiting 3–7 days to see how you feel. A check-in is usually planned near ten weeks during an approximately 100-day period. Follow your written plan for amounts and timing. At follow-up, you may continue, change, or stop each item. This timetable does not automatically end longer-term support.

Names you may see

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) · Ascorbic Acid