Buffered C Capsules by Ortho Molecular Products

If regular vitamin C upsets your stomach, buffered vitamin C is the practical workaround. The added calcium, magnesium, and potassium lower acidity, so people with heartburn, gastritis, or sensitive guts tolerate it better. It also fits adults who eat few fruits and vegetables, smokers or heavy exercisers with higher needs, and anyone taking iron, since vitamin C improves non‑heme iron absorption and can help if your Ferritin (your iron store marker) is low.

This formula delivers ascorbic acid (vitamin C) alongside mineral buffers. Vitamin C donates electrons to neutralize free radicals, which is why modest drops in hs-CRP (a blood inflammation marker) are seen in some users over weeks. It’s required for collagen assembly, so it supports tendons, skin, and gums, and it’s used to make carnitine (the shuttle that helps burn fat for energy). For colds, it doesn’t prevent them in most people, but can slightly shorten duration, especially in endurance athletes.

The manufacturer suggests two or more capsules daily. This provides 700 mg vitamin C per serving with small amounts of calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Take with food if you’re sensitive, and split doses morning and evening for steadier blood levels. For iron repletion, take vitamin C with your iron. If you’re chasing higher intakes, titrate up slowly; loose stools signal you’ve exceeded your personal tolerance.

If you’ve had calcium oxalate kidney stones, very high vitamin C can raise urine oxalate; keep doses moderate and discuss testing if you supplement heavily. If your Ferritin is high or you have hemochromatosis (iron overload), avoid pairing vitamin C with iron-rich meals or supplements. Advanced kidney disease or dialysis requires clinician-guided dosing. Certain chemotherapy plans restrict antioxidants—ask your oncologist first.