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.
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