Almus High Strength Vitamin C Effervescent Tablets – 20 Tablets

The EU NRV for Vitamin C is 80mg/day — an amount easily achieved through diet by those who eat sufficient fruit and vegetables. High-strength Vitamin C supplements provide substantially more than this — often 1000mg or more — for individuals who want elevated antioxidant protection, who have increased requirements (smokers, those under significant physical or psychological stress, those recovering from illness), or who prefer a single daily tablet to cover Vitamin C needs with certainty regardless of daily dietary variation. The upper safe intake for Vitamin C in adults is 2000mg/day, so supplementation at 1000mg remains well within the safe range.

Effervescent Vitamin C tablets dissolve in water to create a refreshing sparkling drink — more pleasant and easier to take consistently than swallowing a large Vitamin C tablet. The effervescent format also ensures the Vitamin C is fully dissolved and in solution when consumed, eliminating the need for gastric dissolution of a solid tablet. Each dose is also taken with a full glass of water, which supports hydration alongside supplementation.

Vitamin C has a substantial and well-established list of EU/UK approved health claims: it contributes to normal immune function, normal collagen formation for blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin, and teeth, reduction of tiredness and fatigue, normal psychological function, normal energy-yielding metabolism, the regeneration of the reduced form of Vitamin E, protection of cells from oxidative stress, and — when taken with a meal — enhanced non-haem iron absorption from food.

Effervescent tablets begin their dissolving reaction as soon as they contact moisture. Even the ambient humidity in the air is sufficient to initiate a slow degradation of the tablet if the tube is left open. Tablets that have absorbed atmospheric moisture will crumble, produce less effective fizzing when placed in water, and may have degraded Vitamin C content. Replace the cap immediately after removing a tablet and never leave the tube open.

At one tablet per day, the pack provides 20 days of supplementation — just under three weeks. The 20-tablet format is ideal for a shorter course, for travel, or for those wanting to trial high-strength Vitamin C before committing to a larger pack. It is also a practical size for seasonal immune support during the winter months.

Vitamin C is water-soluble and any excess above what the body can use at any given time is excreted in the urine — it does not accumulate to toxic levels in the way fat-soluble vitamins can. However, very high doses (typically above 1000mg/day) can cause dose-dependent gastrointestinal effects including diarrhoea, cramping, and nausea in some individuals. These resolve on reducing the dose. High doses also increase urinary oxalate, which is a consideration for those with a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones.

The EU/UK approved health claim for Vitamin C is that it "contributes to the normal function of the immune system" — not that it prevents, treats, or reduces the duration of colds. The scientific evidence on Vitamin C and cold prevention is mixed; large reviews suggest it does not prevent colds in the general population but may modestly reduce the duration or severity of cold symptoms when taken regularly. Taking Vitamin C specifically at the start of symptoms has not been shown to provide clinically meaningful benefit in well-designed studies. The best approach is consistent daily supplementation as part of an overall nutrition strategy.