Solgar 1000 mg Vitamin C Vegetable Capsules - Pack of 250 - Contributes to a Healthy Immune System - Free from Sugar, Salt and Starch - Vegan

Reason for buying?:************************When I read from a number of reliable sources that Vitamin C was the most important Vitamin in your body and that it was needed in both a Normal Release' and 'Fast Release' form, I decided to carry out an extensive amount of research and implemented it into my life with immediate effect.I decided to buy this product because I wanted a Strong, High Quality Vitamin C Product. Solgar have a very good reputation and I had success with a number of different products that I purchased from them before. This product is a 'Normal Release' Vitamin C.Ingredients:**************Amount of Vitamin C (1-ascorbic acid) per tablet = 1,000mgSuitable for Vegans. Kosher, sugar, salt, and Starch Free.Solgar Vitamin C Capsules are Encapsulated with these natural ingredients: magnesium stearate. Solgar Vitamin C Vegetable capsule shell: hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose.Do Oranges have more Vitamin C than this product?:******************************************************************Oranges are not the 'Heavy Weight Of The Vitamin C Division'. There are a number of common foods that have more Vitamin C than Oranges:General Fruit & Vegetables with higher Vitamin C content than Oranges (per 100g):#1 Peppers (Yellow) = 183.5mg#2 Kale = 120mg#3: Kiwi = 92.7mg#4: Broccoli = 89.2mg#5: Strawberries = 58.8mg(Oranges = 53.2mg)Do you need to take Vitamin C supplements?:**********************************************************If you consume a diet high in the foods listed above and you are not suffering from stress or illness and you do not perform intense exercise then you are less likely to need Vitamin C supplements. However if you fall into any of the following categories then you are more likely to need them:1/During Times Of Long Term Chronic Stress:If for example you are suffering from workplace related stress, your body releases the stress hormone Cortisol which Lowers your Immunity. This provides an opportunity for Bacteria and Viruses to take Control. Vitamin C kills viruses and bacteria directly.Amount Required = 1,000mg (Slow Release) Vitamin C X2 a Day2/ During Times of Short Term Stress:When you perform Intense Exercise such as Body Building or Marathon Running a considerable amount of stress is exerted on the body, especially the Immune system. This provides Bacteria and Viruses etc an opportunity to grow in large numbers. Vitamin C kills virus and bacteria directlyAmount Required = X2 1,000 Vitamin C (Normal Release) Post Exercise3/ If you are ill (e.g Cancer, Pneumonia, Bladder infections, Flu Cold):Vitamin C kills virus, bacteria and cancer cells directly. When you are ill, your body can use as much as 1,000mg of vitamin C every hour which means that a significant amount of Vitamin C is required.Amount Required = X11* Vitamin C (Normal Release) per day* = Refer to Vitamin C Tolerance Test Section BelowVitamin C Tolerance Test:********************************The amount of Vitamin C tablets that you can take safely without it giving you Diarrhoea or any other illness. For me I could take X11 tablets, 1,000mg tablets split evenly throughout the day without any issues whilst 12 made me ill with Diarrhoea. Megadoses of vitamin C can also cause Nausea, Vomiting, Heartburn, Abdominal bloating and cramps, Headache, Insomnia and Kidney stones.Results:**********Since I have been taking these tablets Immediately after each gym session and on the first sign of an illness symptom such as sore throat or cold, I have not suffered from any illness. I took them during the 'Flu Season' which is October to April. You are far more likely to fall ill in that time. They have been very effective and my partner also takes them and has not been ill since being on them, despite nearly all her other work colleagues falling ill with flu in December.Note: If you are ill and decide to tackle your cold with Vitamin C, its important to hit it with Vitamin C as early as you can. Taking it when you have already been ill for several days will have a minimal impact. Taking it very early on is likely to have more of an impact because Bacteria / Viruses numbers are much lower at that point.Value:*******This product has a price tag that would make you put it back on the shelf quicker than you picked the up. However when you consider that they are very strong (1,000mg per tablet) and that they are a High Quality Brand, they don't seem that expensive.Note: This product releases Vitamin C at a normal speed and is ideal for use when Vitamin C is required relatively quickly such as immediately after intense exercise or if you have Cancer or Flu. However they are not ideal to take for an individual who requires a small amount of Vitamin C slowly such as an individual with Chronic Stress. I take the 'Quest Vitamin C 1000mg - 240 Tablets Slow Relesse' which are a very good quality product and I highly recommend them.Negatives:*************The only Negative that I could identify was that this is a synthetic Vitamin C. Although they are very effective at killing bacteria, viruses etc. They also kill your good bacteria which are vital to human health. It is therefore recommended that you take Probiotics whilst you are ill and when you are taking Vitamin C. If you wanted to take a natural high dosage in a supplement form they would be considerably more. They are likely to be twice the price.Summary:************- If you consume a diet high in Vitamin C, you are not suffering from stress or illness and you do not perform intense exercise then you are less likely to need these tablets.- If you experience any Intense Exercise or If you are ill with either a short term illness such as a cold or a more severe long term illness like Cancer then I believe that you are much more likely to need this product.- For Chronic Long Term stress this product would not be as effective as 'Quest Vitamin C 1000mg - 240 Tablets Slow Release' which are a very good quality product and I highly recommend them.Verdict:*********High RecommendedDisclaimer:**************I am not recommending or implying that my comments are anything other than what I concluded from my own online research, what my needs were at the time, how I found the product and what degree of risk I was prepared to take. Each person is different and if you are on any medication or have any health issues then please discuss any concerns you have with a qualified professional (Nutritionist, Doctor etc). I am not suggesting that you should follow my protocol.

I buy these on repeat as I take vitamin c every day. This is a good quality brand.

I have bought these for quite a while now. Purchased these in particular because Solgar is well known for quality. They are easy to swallow and this size is good value for money. Need to take now especially with Covid Virus.

I always take Solgar and if I feel the slightest twinge in my throat of pain or scratching I opt to up my does to 2 or 3 x 1000mg and have seen myself take as many as 5000mg having been told by my Nature path guru that anything the body doesn't require it will pass in ones urine. They have always worked for me and helped me combat many ailments from colds and flu.With the body unable to make Vitamin C and there not being much content in the fruit and veg within most stores unless of course your buying organic these are a great comfort in taking one each and every day of my entire life. I have passed this knowledge on to many and they do the same now.

Solgar Vit C is the brand to use if youre serious about your health.

Vitamin C is one of many vitamins that people just don't get enough of! I'm starting to really investigate vitamins and finding that I really should be taking a lot more, including this one! I certainly feel better since I started improving my eating habits, walking more and taking these and other vitamins, and I'm confident that I'll see more benefits in the future. Vitamin C in particular has had many attributed benefits from banishing colds right up to some claims that it can cure serious diseases in sufficient quantities! Quite a claim, and one I hope never to need to test, but I've been taking Solgar Vitamin C for over a year now and it has definitely contributed strongly to a healthier, stronger me. Recommended.

Helps support good health especially in the winter

Bit hard to swallow but health benefits are good