Emergency Vitamin C | Immune & Antioxidant Support

When your body faces unexpected challenges — whether from seasonal stressors, physical exertion, recovery from injury, or everyday environmental exposure — having an emergency Vitamin C supply on hand can make a meaningful difference. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a critical component of both basic body-building functions and disease prevention, needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body.

Because Vitamin C is water soluble, the body cannot store it. That means you must be certain to get enough daily through either your diet or supplements. During any kind of healing process, whether from infection, injury, disease, or surgery, the body uses large amounts of Vitamin C — making consistent intake especially important during times of heightened demand.

This 1000 mg emergency Vitamin C formula provides a potent dose of ascorbic acid alongside Rose hips, a traditional botanical renowned for its own rich Vitamin C content and complementary bioactive compounds. Together, they deliver broad-spectrum support for immune function, skin elasticity and collagen production, and antioxidant defense.

Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient with pleiotropic functions related to its ability to donate electrons. It serves as a potent antioxidant and a cofactor for a family of biosynthetic and gene regulatory enzymes. Research shows that Vitamin C is involved in over 300 metabolic functions in the body, spanning everything from collagen biosynthesis to neurotransmitter production.

Antioxidant Defense

Vitamin C functions physiologically as a water-soluble antioxidant by virtue of its high reducing power. It directly scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS) in aqueous cellular compartments and plasma, and it can regenerate the antioxidant form of vitamin E at membrane interfaces. Research indicates that Vitamin C and vitamin E work synergistically, having a greater effect together than separately.

Collagen Production & Tissue Repair

Vitamin C is critical to the production of collagen, a protein that binds cells together and is the building block of connective tissues throughout the body. Without adequate Vitamin C, prolyl and lysyl hydroxylase enzymes cannot properly hydroxylate collagen precursors, leading to structurally defective collagen. This role makes emergency Vitamin C vital for helping the body heal after injury or surgery.

Immune System Support

Vitamin C contributes to immune defense by supporting various cellular functions of both the innate and adaptive immune system. It helps maintain epithelial barrier function against pathogens, enhances phagocytosis, promotes the differentiation and proliferation of B cells and T cells, normalizes cytokine production, and decreases histamine levels. It is also an immune system booster that increases white blood cell production.

Iron Absorption

Vitamin C improves the absorption of iron from plant-based foods by reducing ferric iron (Fe³⁺) to ferrous iron (Fe²⁺) in the gastrointestinal lumen — a form that is more readily absorbed by intestinal mucosal cells. This is clinically relevant for those managing non-heme iron intake from their diet.

This emergency Vitamin C formula may be particularly well-suited for individuals seeking daily antioxidant and immune support. Because the body cannot store Vitamin C and uses large amounts during healing processes, supplementation may be especially relevant for:

• Those recovering from injury or surgery — Vitamin C is vital for tissue growth, repair, and collagen production needed during any healing process.
• People concerned with skin health — As an obligate cofactor for collagen biosynthesis, Vitamin C supports skin elasticity, firmness, and may help protect against environmental oxidative stress.
• Individuals under physical stress — Research suggests that people exposed to brief periods of severe physical exercise may benefit more from regular Vitamin C supplementation for immune resilience.
• Those seeking antioxidant protection — Vitamin C helps protect against harmful effects of pollution and blocks damage from free radicals, supporting overall cellular health.
• People looking to support iron absorption — Vitamin C enhances non-heme iron absorption from plant-based foods, making it relevant for those on plant-forward diets.

This product is gluten free, dairy free, soy free, and grain free, accommodating a wide range of dietary needs.

Take one (1) tablet, one (1) to three (3) times daily with meals, or as directed by a health care professional. Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.

Each tablet delivers 1000 mg of Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) along with 50 mg of Rose hips. The product contains 100 tablets per bottle.

Intestinal absorption of ascorbic acid is dose-dependent: approximately 70 to 90 percent of usual dietary intakes (30 to 180 mg per day) are absorbed, while absorption falls to about 50 percent or less with increasing doses above 1 g per day. Taking your emergency Vitamin C with meals may support steady absorption and minimize any potential gastrointestinal sensitivity.

Taking too much Vitamin C can cause side effects including upset stomach, stomach cramps, or loose stools. The Institute of Medicine has set a Tolerable Upper Intake Level for adults at 2,000 mg per day. Individuals with kidney stone risk factors, hemochromatosis, or G6PD deficiency should consult a health care professional before supplementing with high-dose Vitamin C.